How late can they play at Wimbledon? Curfew time explained and why it’s needed

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon is the only grand slam tennis tournament where there are restrictions against late-night finishes due to the tournament’s strict 11pm curfew.The curfew was implemented in 2009 following the opening of the Centre Court roof, primarily due to planning conditions set by Merton Council.The rule dictates that matches are not permitted to continue beyond 11pm local time.Numerous high-profile matches, including those featuring Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, have been suspended due to the curfew. In 2012, the curfew was pushed back slightly for Andy Murray's match against Marcos Baghdatis that concluded at 11.02pm. Murray was just one game from victory at 11pm.In fullWhat time is the Wimbledon curfew and why does it exist?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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