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A roof closes at Wimbledon, and the fans roar

Monday, June 29, 2009 6:09:45 PM
By HOWARD FENDRICH

Dinara Safina, left  of Russia Amelie Mauresmo, right  of France under a closed roof on centre court during their fourth round singles match on centre court at Wimbledon, Monday, June 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Rhythmic clapping rang out on Centre Court, accompanied by not-so-staid chants of "Roof! Roof! Roof!"

Yes, indoor tennis has arrived at Wimbledon, more than a century after the tournament's debut.

The new retractable roof over Centre Court was closed for the first time Monday after a light sprinkle halted play during the second set of a match between No. 1-ranked Dinara Safina and 2006 Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo.


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