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Wimbledon heats up
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As Wimbledon 2009 nears its end, the fans and players bare for a hot last few days. The sun has been shining bright in SW19 and all kinds of heat protection has been used by the spectators and players. Here’s a look at some of the heat-proofing.
An all-you-can-wear moment for a fan during the quarterfinal match between Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick. —AFP
An all-you-can-wear moment for a fan during the quarterfinal match between Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick. —AFP
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