Andy Murray ending the nation’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion in 2013 was the height of euphoria, and his commanding win three years later was not far behind.
Home hopes Johanna Konta and Cameron Norrie also sparked fervent support by unexpectedly reaching the semi-finals in the past nine years.
There was some logic to the memorable British runs that have illuminated the All England Club in recent years.
But wildcard Arthur Fery storming into the semi-finals?
Nobody saw that coming – and those who were there celebrated accordingly.
Champagne corks popping throughout 23-year-old Fery’s remarkable three-set win over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli – including one which the Italian complained put him off his service motion – proved fitting.
And a few fans likely left Centre Court in pursuit of a tipple to mark arguably British tennis’ finest day in its grand old home since Murray’s second title a decade ago.
Fery is not celebrating yet. He’s got a Wimbledon semi-final against German second seed Alexander Zverev coming up on Friday.
“I felt emotions that I’ve never experienced before in my life in that last game,” said Fery, who had won just two Grand Slam main-draw matches before this fortnight.
“I have the crowd behind me here, which is a huge help.”
It was a day the 15,000 home fans on Centre Court, thousands more on Henman Hill – sorry, Arthur’s Seat – and those engrossed across the country will never forget.
For Fery, it is a life-affirming moment.