Rain forces Wimbledon roof closure

Originally published on: 26/02/10 12:38

The roof, reported to have cost Â£80million to install, was not used during play in the first week of the tournament.

However light rain forced the players off court on Monday and after taking advice on the weather prospects, Wimbledon officials decided the roof should be closed.

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