Plans to build a roof over Wimbledon Centre Court, bringing an end to “the frustrations” of ending play when it rains, were announced by the All England Club today.

Wimbledon could be ready to announce plans for a roof on Centre Court after calling a press conference to unveil their “innovative plans for the Centre Court of the future”.

A HUGE surge in tourist numbers is expected next month as one of the world’s biggest equestrian events comes to Co Kildare.

Tennis stars will no longer have to bow or curtsy to the Royal Box at Wimbledon, it has been announced.

This year’s Wimbledon men’s champion will take home £575,000 (€834)– an increase of £50,000 (€72,000) on last year – after the All England Club today announced a 9.5% rise in singles’ prize money.

Tennis fans flocked to the famous Wimbledon hill today in the hope of witnessing a classic final showdown.

Wimbledon’s top brass today pledged to build a roof over Centre Court once problems with condensation and ventilation are finally overcome.

Wimbledon officials revealed they would not consider installing a roof on Centre Court until they are certain it would not affect the playing surface.

Wimbledon and the other Grand Slam tournaments have announced a new seedings procedure aimed at preventing player boycotts.

World number one Gustavo Kuerten appears to be ready to boycott Wimbledon after he stated his intention not to travel to the All-England Championships.

All England Club officials are fighting the risk of boycott from this season’s Wimbledon Championships - by opening negotiations with rebel players.