Wimbledon 2022 live: Rain stops play as Cameron Norrie romps to first set

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The covers are coming off on the outside courts and we are primed for 1pm resumption.

Just popped onto Centre Court and the roof is closed. The sun is starting to shine which means the roof could open up in time for Novak Djokovic's match.

Plenty of spectators soaking in the atmosphere on Centre!

I've been outside in my role of journalist/weatherman today and I can confirm it is no longer raining.

But according to Wimbledon, there will be no play till 1pm at least.

Antoinette Lynch, an accountant, said she travelled from Ireland to come to The Championships.

The 56-year-old told The Telegraph: “I arrived on Saturday into Gatwick and I stayed there overnight before coming to Wimbledon on Sunday morning. I’ve been coming for years, maybe ten years. 

“This year I would like to see Tsitsipas and Berrettini. I’ve seen Tsitsipas but I would like to see him again, and Nadal.”

She said that “at this stage of the pandemic” she did not have a strong opinion against the AELTC letting Djokovic play, since all restrictions have been lifted.

However, when it came to banning Russian players from the tournament, she said: “I’m a little bit torn on that one really, I think they should have let them play.

“They’re not going to arrive with guns in their bags, it’s their profession, they should have been allowed to play.”

At least another 20 minutes without play. The rain is starting to ease up but not enough for the umbrellas to be put away by fans just yet.

Due to the rain, Raducanu's 12pm practise session has been unsurprisingly cancelled. Unclear at this stage if she will try and find an