For only the third time in its history the All England Tennis Club today opens its doors for a 'People's Sunday'.

This rare occasion provides an opportunity for members of the general public to take on the current seeds. This afternoon therefore will feature Mr Cliff Williams of Enfield North London against British hopeful Tim Henman and second seed Andy Roddick playing the Body Shop founder (and no relation) Anita Roddick.

Obviously it's all intended to be a bit of fun, but upsets do happen. Ten years ago the German Michael Stich lost to Mrs Dorothy Coatley a retired post office mistress from Kent. Coatley went on to the semi finals before losing to the eventual winner Pete Sampras in a nail biting five set battle.

Whether Cliff Williams who freely admits he's never picked up a tennis racquet before in his life can beat Henman remains to be seen. "It's tough," Williams told us "obviously I want Timothy to win Wimbledon, so part of me doesn't want to beat him. On the other hand, I want to put up a good show, and if that means I win, then so be it."

On current form, Mr Damian thinks this match could go any which way but loose.

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