I was a Wimbledon seatng steward in 1980 and 1981. The first time was at the end of R.Mech's course and because I was 'additional' I could be spared so I didn't have to take leave and I saw Borg win his final title at SW19. The following year I was complement and had to take leave and I saw JPM win his first title.
I'm sure that it is different now but there was a manned gate allowing access to the London NZ rugby club next door, (now gone and more tennis courts built on it), where the bar was open all day and through which 'guests' could be brought in. Inevitably one or two ticket holders on me patch would not turn up and so the 'guest' could have a few hours on centre court for free. Well, when I say free I mean appreciation could be shown in many different ways.
Then it was back to sea and after that SD so the opportunity for further holidays was gone. I think, if memory serves, Wimbledon paid £19 - £20 per day back then, better than the standard pusser's overnight rate. I'm glad that I did it when I did; happy days.