Wimbledon: Play abandoned due to rain

June 27, 2006

Play at Wimbledon was abandoned at 1820 GMT on Monday due to persistent rain.

Men's champion Roger Federer led 6-3, 1-2 in his first round match against France's Richard Gasquet when light rain caused play to be postponed at 1245 GMT and the players did not return.

Source: REUTERS
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