WIMBLEDON 2022 started with the promise of sunshine, strawberries and cream… and Pimm’s.
But, just 40 MINUTES into day one at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, the heavens opened.
Rain stopped play just 40 minutes into the 2022 Wimbledon Champions as fans got drenched
British No1 Cameron Norrie – the No9 seed at the Grand Slam – had just stormed to the first set of his match against Pablo Andujar with a comprehensive bagel.
After a gloriously sunny start saw fans slap on the suncream, heavy grey clouds descended on Wimbledon and the heavens opened.
In side the grounds, the covers came out to keep the courts safe and dry, as the brollies popped up and pitchers of Pimm’s rushed under cover.
But outside, eager fans waiting in “The Queue” were given a thorough dousing.
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It has since been announced there will be no play until 12.30pm at the earliest.
But with showers forecast all day until around 6pm, it looks as though day one could prove to be a frustrating one.
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