Working the tournament involved intense training to make sure they were prepared, with 15-year-old Oscar saying training was “harder than the championship itself”.<\/p>\n
He added: “I think it’s wonderful. It’s a once in a lifetime experience – all the hard work paid off and I am lucky to have this.”<\/p>\n
Wimbledon ball boys and girls are typically around 15 years old, although the crews can continue to do the job until they are 18, should they want to re-apply.<\/p>\n
Caitlin, 14, said: “It’s great to be so close to some of the best players in the world.<\/p>\n
“It’s normal to be nervous, but once you get into it it’s a really great experience.”<\/p>\n
Britain’s Fery is due to play his semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday, with the women’s singles final scheduled for Saturday, and the men’s singles final on Sunday.<\/p>\n
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