Wimbledon maintains 11pm curfew for matches starting in 2009

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Wimbledon maintains 11pm curfew for matches starting in 2009
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Wimbledon enforces an 11pm local time curfew for matches, established in 2009 alongside the Centre Court roof construction. This restriction aims to minimize disturbances to local residents and assist in safely managing post-match transportation. The curfew rules are strictly applied, with matches unable to continue past the designated time, causing some incidents of suspension during critical moments. Instances like Andy Murray's match against Marcos Baghdatis in 2012 have seen slight flexibility with the curfew deadline. However, frustrations have arisen, such as Taylor Fritz's halted match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard last year.

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  • Curfew introduced in 2009 due to the Centre Court roof.
  • Matches cannot continue past 11pm local time.
  • Flexibility shown in rare instances like Murray's 2012 match.
  • Local council enforces curfew for resident consideration.
  • Last year's suspensions raised player frustrations.
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The Wimbledon curfew has been in place since 2009

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