Wimbledon has announced that it will test the new retractable roof on Centre Court in May, almost two months before the Wimbledon tournament.
The event will take place on May 17, tickets will be sold to the event, but details have yet to be announced. The Daily Mail newspaper reported that four-time Wimbledon semifinalist Tim Henman, who retired in 2007 may take part in the event. The traditional roof overhang on centre Court was removed after the 2006 tournament, leaving the grass more open in 2007. But the overhang was back in 2008, also adding an extra 1,200 seats. The Wimbledon tournament will be held June 22 - July 5.
"We plan to recreate normal playing conditions," Wimbledon spokesman Johnny Perkins said.
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