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Nearly a third of Americans think they could pass as British, based on their knowledge of UK culture

While 27% feel somewhat confident they can nail the British accent, 26% admitted they regularly struggle to understand it, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans.

Former U.S. tennis player and Wimbledon veteran John Isner brought the flavor of The Championships to New York this week in a food truck serving strawberries and cream mini cheesecakes. While talking to passersby about their ability to pass as British, Isner , with mixed results.

He said: 鈥淲hen it comes to the Brits, Americans across the country feel like they know a thing or two about UK culture, and today I鈥檓 鈥榝ull of beans鈥� and asking New York City if they fancy trying a British twist on a New York classic.鈥�

Fully 68% of Americans have never traveled across the Atlantic, according to the June 13-19 OnePoll.com survey, with the main reason people gave for not being able to cross the pond in the future being expense (45%).

The research was commissioned by , home of the famous tennis tournament, which is screening the matches from finals weekend at in Brooklyn Bridge Park July 11鈥�13.

Of those polled, given the chance to catch a flight to watch a sporting event live in the UK, almost a quarter (24%) would want to watch The Championships at Wimbledon. And 60% believe the tennis tournament is a unique Grand Slam, putting the atmosphere (50%), the fact it鈥檚 played on grass (46%), and its charm (36%) all among the top reasons why they feel it's special.

Not to mention the 30% who thought the food on offer, with its iconic strawberries and cream, was a draw.

鈥淎s someone who has many fond memories of playing at Wimbledon, I can attest to just how special the atmosphere of The Championships is,鈥� Isner said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 brilliant that New Yorkers will have the chance to experience this magic right here in their own city.鈥�

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