WIMBLEDON'S new Centre Court roof is to be used in a match at the tournament for the first time after rain interrupted the match involving Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo.
The roof, reported to have cost £80m to install, was not used during play in the first week of the tournament.
However, light rain forced the players off court today and after taking advice on the weather prospects, Wimbledon officials decided the roof should be closed.
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