12 March 2009

TICKETS FOR CENTRE COURT CELEBRATION SELL OUT IN FIVE MINUTES

The All England Club, Wimbledon, has confirmed that tickets for its event to test the new Centre Court roof, featuring Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Kim Clijsters and Tim Henman, sold out five minutes after going on general sale this morning.

The event (A Centre Court Celebration) on 17 May 2009 will test the roof and air-management system with live play in front of a crowd of 15,000.

Ian Ritchie, Chief Executive of the All England Club, said:  “The demand for tickets was truly exceptional and we are delighted to have a capacity Centre Court crowd for a great day on the 17 May.”