A roof closes at Wimbledon, and the fans roar
By HOWARD FENDRICHAP TENNIS WRITER
The roof on centre court closes during a break in play between Dinara Safina of Russia and Amelie Mauresmo of France in their fourth round singles match on centre court at Wimbledon, Monday, June 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
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.
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