Wimbledon 2009

Rain, rain, go away, come again ... never! There's a new retractable roof over Centre Court. It doesn't promise a total end to the weather delays that plague this hallowed tennis championship -- it takes 10 minutes to close the roof and up to 30 minutes postshower before play can resume -- but at least spectators in the 15,000-seat stadium will stay pretty dry. And the roof, designed by Kansas City, Missouri -- based Populous, also means better growing conditions for the lushest of lawns. -- ACL

Mon, June 22
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Wimbledon 2009
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