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Wimbledon faces its first cancellation since the war

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London, 1 Apr, EFE/EPA, (Camera: Andy Rain).- The Wimbledon tournament is expected to be cancelled on Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. It is the only one of the four Grand Slams to have pandemic insurance, which would cover losses from ticket sales and television rights. This will be the first time that the Wimbledon tournament will not be played since the Second World War. EXTERIOR FOOTAGE OF THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, THE VENUE WHERE THE WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT IS PLAYED.

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