By . Lizzie Edmonds . Each year, the standard of staff at Wimbledon really does reach new heights. Take this 7ft groundsman for example - who has been a real hit with celebrities and players. Giant Lydon Sutcliffe, 26, is constantly accosted for photos by celebrities due to his larger than average frame. Mr Sutcliffe, who spends six months of the year preparing the courts for the competition, has met over 30 stars since starting at Wimbledon in 2009. Wimbledon groundsman Lydon Sutcliffe, pictured here with Maria Sharapova in 2012, is constantly accosted by celebrities wanting to have a picture with him because he is over 7ft tall . The groundsman, pictured with Rafael Nadal, left, and Holly Willoughby, right, has posed with scores of famous faces since he started working at Wimbledon in 2009 . The groundsman says they all ask him the same thing - 'What's the weather like up there?' He added: 'Celebrities just spot me in the crowd and come over and ask for a picture with "the tallest man in Wimbledon". 'They also say "can I just ask..." and before they have finished speaking, I reply "7ft 1in." They say "how did you know what I was going to ask?" 'It amazes me because everyone asks the same things. I often get the usual 'gosh, you're tall aren't you?' and then there's the classics like 'did your mother put you in a grow bag?' 'I've heard them all countless times but I still find it funny. 'A lot of people ask me if I play tennis when they see how tall I am. I tell them "no, I play miniature golf" and they seem to find that quite funny. 'Over the years I've met so many famous people and it's always so easy to chat to them because right away we have a topic of conversation - my height.' Mr Sutcliffe, pictured with Cliff Richard, left, and news presenter Trevor McDonald, right, says most of the celebrities ask him the same question - 'What's the weather like up there?' The groundsman says celebrities, such as Richard Branson, pictured, often spot him from afar before approaching him and asking for a photograph with 'the tallest man in Wimbledon' The groundsman says most people remark 'Gosh, you're tall aren't you' when they first meet him. Here, Mr Sutcliffe poses with former tennis player Andrew Castle and television star Jonathan Ross . Those who have teamed up with Lydon include: Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Nick Clegg and comedian Michael McIntrye. He's also been photographed with TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Helen Skelton, boxers David Haye and Amir Khan and tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Pat Cash and John McEnroe. Mr Sutcliffe, from Lancaster, added: 'I love meeting all different kinds of people and it's great to talk to any celebrity but my favourites are athletes. 'I absolutely love sport and I have so much respect for people who play professionally. 'No matter what sport it is, I know I'm so lucky to be able to stand and chat with them, especially because most of them actually approach me. Mr Sutcliffe, pictured with Andy Murray, says he rarely gets starstruck when posing with the stars as they have a topic of conversation to break the ice - his height . The groundsman, who spends six months a year tending to the courts, pictured with athlete Linford Christie, left, and actor and comedian Noel Fielding . Mr Sutcliffe, pictured with tennis stars Tim Henman and Andrew Aggassi . 'I'm quite friendly with a few of the tennis players now. Roger Federer always asks to have a photo with me and John Isner, who played the longest professional tennis match in 2010, always chats to me, as we are both into wrestling. 'Last time, he left me his size 14 trainers, which fit me perfectly.' Mr Sutcliffe, who is officially classed as a giant, said that the nicest out of all the famous people he's met is ex-England footballer Peter Beardsley. 'I saw him standing on his own so I just went over and said hello,' Lydon said. 'He was the nicest guy I've ever met. He was just so down to earth and we stood chatting for a bit. His opening line was "bloody hell, you're a big lad." 'Some people find it a bit overwhelming talking to famous people but the way I see it is they're only human. The 26-year-old poses with television presenter Kirsty Gallagher, left, and tennis star Leyton Hewit . The man, who is officially classified as a giant, with golfer Rory McIIroy and boxer David Haye . 'They've always been so friendly to me, maybe with the exception of John McEnroe, who I thought was really rude.' The smallest person Lydon has had his picture taken with is pint-sized TV presenter Georgie Tompson, who is just 5ft 2in tall. 'She was so lovely but I remember feeling like she barely reached my knee,' Mr Sutcliffe said. 'She was so small and I'm so huge we must have looked like a right pair.' Getting daily comments about his height is part and parcel of life for Mr Sutcliffe, who was 6ft 3ins by the age of 12 and had size 14 feet by the time he was 14-years-old. He is so used to stares and questions that he would find it strange if he went out and didn't get attention from other people. Mr Sutcliffe, who was 6ft 3in by the age of 12 and had size 14 feet by the time he was 14, with Boris Becker . The groundsman, who studied sports turf management, says he is proud of his size. Here, he is pictured with Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley, left, and tennis legend John McEnroe . The Wimbledon worker with Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, left, and footballer Peter Beardsley, right. He says the former England player is the nicest celebrity he has ever met . Mr Sutcliffe with television star Patrick Kielty and comedian Leigh Francis aka Keith Lemon . 'For me it's just normal, everyday . life,' said 20-stone Lydon. 'I've always had strangers chatting to me . about my height so I don't see it as any different when it's famous . people. 'I suppose it is a . bit strange because if you saw a really fat person you wouldn't stare . and ask them to pose for a picture but I see the funny side. 'I'm . proud of being tall and I just get on with it. I wouldn't get to meet . all the people I do if I was normal height so there's definitely a . positive side of being a giant.' At college, Mr Suttcliffe studied sports turf management, and as part of his course, he had to go on placements. It was through this that he got a placement at Wimbledon and since then, he has worked at  Wimbledon for the last few years, looking after the tennis courts and making sure the grounds are in top condition. He also spent two weeks working at the Olympics. Singers Tony Hadley and Dave HemingwayTennis players Maria Sharapova, . Tim Henman, Andre Agassi, Andrew Castle and Lleyton Hewitt, Roger . Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Pat Cash and John McEnroeBasketball . player Kobe BryantBoxers David Haye and Amir Khan Golfer Rory McIlroyDrummer . Nicko McBrainIce hockey player Alex OvechkinTV presenters Sue . Barker, Colin Murray, Gethin Jones, Holly Willoughby, Helen Skelton and Patrick KieltyX-Factor . contestant Jamie AfroRapper Tinchy StryderSinger Sir Cliff RichardEntrepreneur Sir Richard BransonMicrosoft billionaire Bill GatesPolitician Nick CleggComedians Michael McIntrye and Jonathan Ross .
Lydon Sutcliffe, 26, is classified as a giant due to his 7ft 1in frame .
Wimbledon worker is constantly accosted by celebrities asking for photos .
Pictured with Holly Willoughby, Helen Skelton and Sir Cliff Richard .
Also snapped with tennis stars Nadal, Pat Cash, and John McEnroe .
Groundsman says they all ask him: 'What's the weather like up there?'
By . Lizzie Edmonds . Each year, the standard of staff at Wimbledon really does reach new heights. Take this 7ft groundsman for example - who has been a real hit with celebrities and players. Giant Lydon Sutcliffe, 26, is constantly accosted for photos by celebrities due to his larger than average frame. Mr Sutcliffe, who spends six months of the year preparing the courts for the competition, has met over 30 stars since starting at Wimbledon in 2009. Wimbledon groundsman Lydon Sutcliffe, pictured here with Maria Sharapova in 2012, is constantly accosted by celebrities wanting to have a picture with him because he is over 7ft tall . The groundsman, pictured with Rafael Nadal, left, and Holly Willoughby, right, has posed with scores of famous faces since he started working at Wimbledon in 2009 . The groundsman says they all ask him the same thing - 'What's the weather like up there?' He added: 'Celebrities just spot me in the crowd and come over and ask for a picture with "the tallest man in Wimbledon". 'They also say "can I just ask..." and before they have finished speaking, I reply "7ft 1in." They say "how did you know what I was going to ask?" 'It amazes me because everyone asks the same things. I often get the usual 'gosh, you're tall aren't you?' and then there's the classics like 'did your mother put you in a grow bag?' 'I've heard them all countless times but I still find it funny. 'A lot of people ask me if I play tennis when they see how tall I am. I tell them "no, I play miniature golf" and they seem to find that quite funny. 'Over the years I've met so many famous people and it's always so easy to chat to them because right away we have a topic of conversation - my height.' Mr Sutcliffe, pictured with Cliff Richard, left, and news presenter Trevor McDonald, right, says most of the celebrities ask him the same question - 'What's the weather like up there?' The groundsman says celebrities, such as Richard Branson, pictured, often spot him from afar before approaching him and asking for a photograph with 'the tallest man in Wimbledon' The groundsman says most people remark 'Gosh, you're tall aren't you' when they first meet him. Here, Mr Sutcliffe poses with former tennis player Andrew Castle and television star Jonathan Ross . Those who have teamed up with Lydon include: Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Nick Clegg and comedian Michael McIntrye. He's also been photographed with TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Helen Skelton, boxers David Haye and Amir Khan and tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Pat Cash and John McEnroe. Mr Sutcliffe, from Lancaster, added: 'I love meeting all different kinds of people and it's great to talk to any celebrity but my favourites are athletes. 'I absolutely love sport and I have so much respect for people who play professionally. 'No matter what sport it is, I know I'm so lucky to be able to stand and chat with them, especially because most of them actually approach me. Mr Sutcliffe, pictured with Andy Murray, says he rarely gets starstruck when posing with the stars as they have a topic of conversation to break the ice - his height . The groundsman, who spends six months a year tending to the courts, pictured with athlete Linford Christie, left, and actor and comedian Noel Fielding . Mr Sutcliffe, pictured with tennis stars Tim Henman and Andrew Aggassi . 'I'm quite friendly with a few of the tennis players now. Roger Federer always asks to have a photo with me and John Isner, who played the longest professional tennis match in 2010, always chats to me, as we are both into wrestling. 'Last time, he left me his size 14 trainers, which fit me perfectly.' Mr Sutcliffe, who is officially classed as a giant, said that the nicest out of all the famous people he's met is ex-England footballer Peter Beardsley. 'I saw him standing on his own so I just went over and said hello,' Lydon said. 'He was the nicest guy I've ever met. He was just so down to earth and we stood chatting for a bit. His opening line was "bloody hell, you're a big lad." 'Some people find it a bit overwhelming talking to famous people but the way I see it is they're only human. The 26-year-old poses with television presenter Kirsty Gallagher, left, and tennis star Leyton Hewit . The man, who is officially classified as a giant, with golfer Rory McIIroy and boxer David Haye . 'They've always been so friendly to me, maybe with the exception of John McEnroe, who I thought was really rude.' The smallest person Lydon has had his picture taken with is pint-sized TV presenter Georgie Tompson, who is just 5ft 2in tall. 'She was so lovely but I remember feeling like she barely reached my knee,' Mr Sutcliffe said. 'She was so small and I'm so huge we must have looked like a right pair.' Getting daily comments about his height is part and parcel of life for Mr Sutcliffe, who was 6ft 3ins by the age of 12 and had size 14 feet by the time he was 14-years-old. He is so used to stares and questions that he would find it strange if he went out and didn't get attention from other people. Mr Sutcliffe, who was 6ft 3in by the age of 12 and had size 14 feet by the time he was 14, with Boris Becker . The groundsman, who studied sports turf management, says he is proud of his size. Here, he is pictured with Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley, left, and tennis legend John McEnroe . The Wimbledon worker with Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, left, and footballer Peter Beardsley, right. He says the former England player is the nicest celebrity he has ever met . Mr Sutcliffe with television star Patrick Kielty and comedian Leigh Francis aka Keith Lemon . 'For me it's just normal, everyday . life,' said 20-stone Lydon. 'I've always had strangers chatting to me . about my height so I don't see it as any different when it's famous . people. 'I suppose it is a . bit strange because if you saw a really fat person you wouldn't stare . and ask them to pose for a picture but I see the funny side. 'I'm . proud of being tall and I just get on with it. I wouldn't get to meet . all the people I do if I was normal height so there's definitely a . positive side of being a giant.' At college, Mr Suttcliffe studied sports turf management, and as part of his course, he had to go on placements. It was through this that he got a placement at Wimbledon and since then, he has worked at  Wimbledon for the last few years, looking after the tennis courts and making sure the grounds are in top condition. He also spent two weeks working at the Olympics. Singers Tony Hadley and Dave HemingwayTennis players Maria Sharapova, . Tim Henman, Andre Agassi, Andrew Castle and Lleyton Hewitt, Roger . Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Pat Cash and John McEnroeBasketball . player Kobe BryantBoxers David Haye and Amir Khan Golfer Rory McIlroyDrummer . Nicko McBrainIce hockey player Alex OvechkinTV presenters Sue . Barker, Colin Murray, Gethin Jones, Holly Willoughby, Helen Skelton and Patrick KieltyX-Factor . contestant Jamie AfroRapper Tinchy StryderSinger Sir Cliff RichardEntrepreneur Sir Richard BransonMicrosoft billionaire Bill GatesPolitician Nick CleggComedians Michael McIntrye and Jonathan Ross .
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