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Wimbledon roof closes for first time

Associated Press

Monday, June 29, 2009

WIMBLEDON, England -- 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. As luck would have it, by the time the match res ...

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