Tennis Courts

The new retractable roof over centre court is expected to be ready in time for the Wimbledon 2009 championships, which will come as relief to players and spectators after enduring the rain and delayed matches at previous events. In the past, fans have been placated by the likes of British pop sensation, Cliff Richard, who one year entertained the rain-soaked crowds with an impromptu sing-a-long.

Wimbledon is the last remaining Grand Slam competition to take place on a grass surface. Once the original surface of all tennis courts, the grass surfaces have slowly been phased out and replaced at the other Grand Slam events. Now, each of the three remaining Grand Slam venues boast a unique surface which test the skills and ability of the pros who compete each year at the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open tennis tournament.