Why is there a Wimbledon curfew? What is the time rule? - ESPN
The Wimbledon curfew has already halted two matches this year. Although both postponements came at tantalizing moments in the match, an agreement made in 2009 meant tournament organizers had no choice but to suspend proceedings despite the packed stands and the momentum of the match. So what exactly is the Wimbledon curfew, and why does it exist?