A Night on the Rooftop: Wimbledon in Beijing

On the evening of Friday, 10 July, the rooftop of Guo Ya Plaza was transformed into our very own Wimbledon village.

Despite the summer showers, the atmosphere never faded. Dressed in white and raising a glass of Pimm’s, hundreds of guests came together to enjoy a quintessentially British Wimbledon evening under the summer sky.

From the sweetness of strawberries and cream to the laughter on the pickleball court, from memorable Wimbledon highlights on the big screen to lively conversations over drinks on the rooftop, it was a night that brought the spirit of Wimbledon to Beijing — no trip to London required.

The classic taste of Wimbledon

Discovering pickleball

Congratulations as well to the winners of our ball-juggling challenge, who took home fantastic prizes generously sponsored by Emirates.

Dressed in white, connected by colour

With white as the dress code and university colours adding a personal touch—dark blue, light blue, purple, red and black—many alumni recognised familiar faces, while others made new connections.

The evening was more than a celebration of Wimbledon traditions; it became a summer memory of our own, created together on a rooftop in the heart of Beijing.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us despite the rain, and to our wonderful sponsors and partners: Emirates, Iceland, La Maison Lyonnaise, and TBX.

Our next summer gathering is already on the horizon—stay tuned, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!