London, UK, Friday 1 July: The All England Club has confirmed that on account of the poor weather experienced to date in the first week, play will take place on Middle Sunday – 3 July – for the fourth time in Wimbledon’s history (previously 1991, 1997 and 2004).
The move has been made in order to reduce the backlog of matches and to allow The Championships to finish as scheduled. Tickets will only be available for purchase in advance online on a first-come first-served basis with a limit of two per household. None will be available for sale on the day.
The full details for the arrangements for Middle Sunday will be announced at 1.00pm on Saturday 2 July.
Venus Williams of the USA during a rain break in her third round match against Daria Kasatkina of Russia at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 1 July 2016 EPA/HANNAH MCKAY
Serena Williams of the US walks off court as rain interrupts her match against compatriot Christina McHale during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 01 July 2016. EPA/GERRY PENNY
Spectators on a show court take shelter as rain delays the start of play on the fifth day of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 01 July 2016. EPA/ANDY RAIN
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