Behind the scenes of ESPN’s “first-to-last-ball” coverage of Wimbledon

Here’s a peek inside the Wimbledon “bunker” with commentator Cliff Drysdale (white shirt) and analyst Patrick McEnroe.

(Dave Nagle/ESPN)

Enjoy ESPN’s Breakfast at Wimbledon presentations Saturday with live coverage of the Ladies’ Championship and on Sunday with the Gentleman’s Championship. Breakfast at Wimbledon begins at 8 a.m. ET each day.

In this photo and video gallery, ESPN Communications’ Dave Nagle provides an insiders’ look at Wimbledon coverage from the All England Tennis Club in London. For more details on Wimbledon coverage, visit ESPN MediaZone.

Dave Nagle produced the videos.

After seven-time champion Roger Federer qualified for the men’s semifinals earlier this week, Patrick McEnroe supplied this off-the-cuff – and off-the-air – analysis.

It takes a village to cover Wimbledon.

Go inside the Control Room.

Deep in the bowels of tennis’ cathedral, ESPN commentators like John and Patrick McEnroe here, call Wimbledon Centre Court matches from the cozy confines of “The Bunker.”

(L-R) Tom Rinaldi, Chris Evert and John McEnroe report.

(Dave Nagle/ESPN)

The path to the Orchard Set .. until we encounter a locked door!

Singer Shania Twain, a huge tennis fan, enjoyed Wimbledon and stopped by ESPN’s set to discuss a major announcement with host Chris McKendry.

Breakfast is served.

(Dave Nagle/ESPN)
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