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Coronavirus - Wimbeldon cancelled for the first time since World war II

The 2020 Wimbeldon has been cancelled due to the Coronavirs outbreak. This becomes the first time since 1945 that the event has been cancelled due to the World war. 

The famous two-week event, which was set to take place on Monday June 29, was cancelled following an emergency board meeting held on teleconference between Wimbledon chiefs

It is understood Wimbledon will not suffer financial disaster because they took out an extensive insurance policy that guards against global pandemics

Wimbledon were left with little choice because there is no guarantee that mass gathering rules will be lifted by the government come late June.Holding the event behind closed doors was never an option according to the AELTC.

01 April 2020