Bookies William Hill have slashed the price of rain interrupting play on centre court every day of the Wimbledon championship from 33/1 to 25/1 as punters came piling in on a washout fortnight after play was delayed on day one of the championships. Hills also offer 2/1 that a whole days play will be lost to adverse weather conditions. "Even the most patriotic punters have not been backing the British players after their bad draws and perhaps as a result they have lumped on the wet weather betting." said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams. Hills also offer 6/1 that a streaker will interrupt either the men's or women's final.
Despite Wimbledon being on at the same time as the World Cup bookies William Hill can report a number of considerable early wagers: MARIA SHARAPOVA is the subject of the biggest Wimbledon bet ever after a William Hill punter from Finchley, London, staked £30,000 on her to win Wimbledon at 3/1. Hills also have a £20,000 wager on Federer at 1/2, £12,000 at 9/1 for Hewitt and £8,000 at 14/1 on Nadal.

2/1 Full days play to be lost due to adverse weather conditions; 25/1 that rain interrupts or delays Centre Court play every day of the tournament; 250/1 that it snows at Wimbledon