Each year the modern greats of men's and women's tennis descend on London to compete for the covetedrnWimbledon trophy, enduring injury and occasionally questionable umpiring, and even Cliff Richard entertaining spectators during heavy downpours.rnBut as of this year, they need not worry about the unpredictable British weather thanks to the installation of centre court's much-rnanticipated new retractable roof.rnAfter seven years of work the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has followed the example set by other tournaments around the world so that this year's Wimbledon competitors can now play through bad weather and, if necessary, continue well into the evening thanks to powerful lighting attached to the roof.
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