Dame Sarah Gilbert, the scientist behind the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, gets a standing ovation at Wimbledon.

Dame Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists who developed the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Received a resounding applause Monday at Wimbledon’s Center Court for her groundbreaking performance. ahead of the opening match between Novak Djokovic and Britain’s Jack Draper. The announcer told the audience that Monday’s guests included “Leader who developed a vaccine against COVID.” Cheers erupted in the arena before he could say anything else. The others joined in continuous applause. including the Duke of Kent Gilbert seemed to be grateful for the compliments. The All England Club provided over 1

00 daily tickets for Center Court and Court One to groups. including health and transportation personnel to honor “The service they received throughout the pandemic.”

Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said the tournament would feel familiar after. The “level of uncertainty” caused by the pandemic Still have health measures. Viewers must provide evidence that they have been vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID. and must wear a mask when walking around