Why you should follow @WimbledonRoof on Twitter
Need some roof jokes? The Wimbledon roof has you covered...
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Wimbledon is back in business and, thanks to the unreliable nature of the Great British summer (this heat wave can’t really last, can it?), that means the retractable roof on Centre Court is on standby, too.
In fact, since its installation in 2009, the roof has kept many matches going despite drizzle and the dark.
However, the roof isn’t just active on court. The Wimbledon Roof is busy on social media too, running its very own @WimbledonRoof Twitter account, which is a must for the true Wimbledon fan.
How interesting can a roof be, you ask? Well, it has more than 13,000 followers and enjoys stirring things up between the players – even getting drink offers from Andy Murray.
Here’s why you should follow:
It can get the attention of the top players and gets to the crux of the issue:
.@andy_murray You didn't seem too pleased to see me at Wimbledon this year. Why do you hate me so much? #askandy #offendedroof
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) December 29, 2013
Oh yes, the pros actually reply:
@WimbledonRoof because you change the way the court plays and you upset my rhythm
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) December 29, 2013
Like the hoards of fans queuing for hours (and hours and hours) it doesn’t give up…
.@andy_murray Do you still hate me? Can't we just be friends? #britishroof #askAM
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) March 12, 2015
In fact, it seems Murray and the roof have a date:
@WimbledonRoof I don't hate you! You're just a bit too humid for my liking but I'd still take you out for a drink
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) March 12, 2015
Well, it certainly seems more promising than an invite to the Champions’ Dinner from Mr Roger Federer…
@WimbledonRoof I always love your help, though I’m not sure you'd fit at the ball #LargeRoof
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 10, 2015
The roof knows the importance of believing in oneself:
I hope you all remember that I am still the number one ranked roof. Think of me as the Serena Williams of roofs… #onetrueroof
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) January 31, 2015
Even Rufus the resident hawk made sure to get a snap with it last year:
@WimbledonRoof is on the move! pic.twitter.com/Jf59dkGa8o
— Rufus The Hawk (@RufusTheHawk) July 6, 2014
It often has a tune or two up its sleeve:
Oh the weather outside is frightful. But the roof is so delightful. And since we've a final to play. Use the Roof! #rooftime #usetheroof
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) July 5, 2014
And if you ever need a joke about a roof:
Looks like no work for me today, so did you hear the joke about the Wimbledon Roof? Never mind, it would go over your head… #boredroof
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) July 1, 2014
It’s constantly trying to improve its performance:
I think I need some proper entrance music though. Would make my appearance even more dramatic. What do you say @Wimbledon? #rooftunes
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) June 27, 2014
And although the roof likes to be needed, it knows how to enjoy its downtime, too:
Good thing I wasn't required this evening. Might have had a little too much Pimms in the sun earlier… #tipsyroof
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) June 23, 2014
It has proper British spirit i.e. zero faith that this nice weather is going to last…
No rain forecast next week, you say? No need for the roof, you say? You do know this is Wimbledon – it always rains here… #roofisready
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) June 26, 2015
And it has no sympathy for foreign rivals who turn their noses up at roofs:
Ooh la la. I bet you wish I was in Paris to help you now @andy_murray… #frenchroof
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) June 5, 2015
Just don’t mention its speed or lack of…
Speed is not everything my friends. At least when I am closed, the players can start playing again straight away… #roofworksproperly
— Wimbledon Roof (@WimbledonRoof) June 21, 2015
