What happens if it rains during wimbledon

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While the main courts are safe due to their retractable roofs, play could be interrupted in the open courts. Worrying about the weather goes hand in hand with tennis tournaments. Even though the Wimbledon authorities have spent a lot of money for roofs for both the Centre Court and Court One, spectators would still prefer to have their strawberries and cream under the sun.

Once the call to postpone play is made, the team of helpers will swiftly draw down the net and rush across the grass with the covers. If the rained-off match is on Centre Court or Court One, the roof can be closed it takes around half an hour until the air circulation is adjusted to generate the ideal indoor climate and play will continue.

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