Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJamie BraidwoodMonday 29 June 2026 22:33 BSTRelated: Tennis fans wait in overnight queue for WimbledonWimbledon is the only grand slam tennis tournament where there are restrictions against late-night finishes due to the tournament’s strict 11pm curfew.The curfew was implemented in 2009 following the opening of the Centre Court roof, primarily due to planning conditions set by Merton Council.The rule dictates that matches are not permitted to continue beyond 11pm local time.Numerous high-profile matches, including those featuring Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, have been suspended due to the curfew.In 2012, the curfew was pushed back slightly for Andy Murray's match against Marcos Baghdatis that concluded at 11.02pm. Murray was just one game from victory at 11pm.In fullWhat time is the Wimbledon curfew and why does it exist?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in