Mills was referee from 1983 to 2005, earning nickname Rain Man over whether to suspend play during inclement weather

The long-time Wimbledon tournament referee Alan Mills has died aged 88, the ATP Tour has announced.

Mills served as the All England Club’s referee from 1983 to 2005, earning the nickname Rain Man as it was his call whether or not to suspend play during inclement weather.

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