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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Emine Sinmaz

Wimbledon denies trying to introduce night matches as Djokovic complains

Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Tim van Rijthoven on Sunday evening
Novak Djokovic said the late finishes were effectively turning Wimbledon into an indoor tournament, with the roof being closed in order to turn on floodlights. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Wimbledon has denied trying to introduce night matches in an attempt to boost primetime TV ratings after Novak Djokovic became the latest player to complain about the late finishes on Centre Court.

Some of the world’s top tennis players have criticised the later starts on Wimbledon’s show courts during this year’s tournament, saying matches are being disrupted by bad light.

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