Tennis/Wimbledon: a capacity of 25% for the 2021 edition from 28/06 to 11/07/2021

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"We are currently working to a spectator capacity position of around 25%, based on the current Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) guidance, but we will remain flexible as we await the outcome of the government's Event Research Programme and clarity on the likelihood of restrictions relaxing beyond 21/06/2021," announced the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Grand Slam tennis tournament, 27/04/2021.

The 2021 edition of Wimbledon is scheduled to take place from Monday 28/06 to Sunday 11/07/2021, while the 2020 edition, originally scheduled to take place from 29/06 to 12/07/2020, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of its "Events Research Programme" the British government is currently using certain events to assess the possibility of spectators returning to sports venues, such as the Carabao Cup final (Manchester City FC - Tottenham Hotspur FC, 1-0), which hosted 8,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium (80,000 capacity, London, ENG) on 25/04/2021.

"We very much hope 25% is a minimum position from which we can build - it is our absolute…

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