Article 611B8 Former Wimbledon champions line up on Centre Court to celebrate centenary

Former Wimbledon champions line up on Centre Court to celebrate centenary

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Billie Jean King, Roger Federer, Bjorn Borg and Venus Williams among 26 tennis legends to mark occasion

Wimbledon spectators were treated to appearances by some of the tournament's legends, including Billie Jean King, Roger Federer and Venus Williams, on Sunday as Centre Court celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The ceremony featured 26 previous champions as well as a singalong led by Cliff Richard, recreating when he memorably entertained the Centre Court crowd in similar fashion during a lengthy rain delay in 1996.

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