Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Wimbledon Day 4: Ah! Summer in Merry Old England!



At lunchtime, rain delayed play for 40 minutes. Then at 4:45 PM, the rains began lightly falling and stopping, but never for long enough to let play resume, though the covers did come off the courts a couple of times. In addition to the dampness, the evening also brought a chill. Then, at 7:45 came a deluge.

Less than half the day's matches were completed.


Kate Battersby writes:

For domestic fans, the rain could not have arrived at a crueller moment. Just six minutes before the late afternoon showers began, home hero Tim Henman began his second round encounter against the Spaniard Feliciano Lopez on the Centre Court. Excitement was feverish after the Briton’s epic win over Carlos Moya in the preceding round, and today’s encounter had offered extra promise as Lopez is that rarest of things – a Spaniard who loves to play on grass. They got to one game all, 15-all, before the heavens opened. Exasperating for all concerned. The match will resume on Thursday.

Nonetheless, a few matches were completed. Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Justin Henin, Jelena Jankovic, Richard Gasquet, Martina Hingis and Ana Ivanovic all managed to record victories before the rain stopped play.

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