Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf will be among those playing in exhibition matches on Wimbledon's new centre court on May 17.
Couple to play exhibition event under new roof
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf will be among those playing in exhibition matches on Wimbledon's new-look centre court on May 17.
The married couple, who both won singles titles in SW19, will be joined by Britain's Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters of Belgium as they test conditions under the new roof and air management system.
The programme will feature men's and ladies' singles and a mixed doubles match, all played to the pro set format - the first to 8 games, with a tie-break at 8-8.
The day is expected to attract a capacity crowd of 15,000.
"Though this project has been a sophisticated engineering feat, we always wanted to capture the essence of Wimbledon's history and tradition in a new, modern Centre Court which itself would still be celebrated as the stage of some of the most memorable moments in tennis," said Ian Ritchie, chief executive of the All England Club.
Graf, who won seven singles crowns on the lawns of SW19, added: "There is no tennis venue more special to me than Centre Court at Wimbledon.
"I couldn't be more honoured to play there with my husband Andre and Kim and Tim.
"It will mean so much to return to Wimbledon and see so many familiar places, relive so many wonderful memories."
