Wimbledon has ramped up security following the recent wave of terror attacks in London, chief executive Richard Lewis said as the prestigious tennis tournament got under way Monday. (Read | Injured Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Wimbledon opener)Barriers have been placed along the route into Wimbledon, following vehicle-based terror attacks on pedestrians this year on bridges in central London. “They have been put in based upon a recommendation by the security service because of the recent terrorist attacks,” Lewis told reporters at the All England Club. The new £70 million ($90 million, 80 million euro) roof will be in operation for 2019 championships. It helps a lot,” Lewis told AFP.

Source: Hindustan Times July 03, 2017 13:18 UTC