It was another frustrating day for semi-finalists Tim Henman and Goran Ivanisevic.

After coming on to the Centre Court following a four-and-a-half hour rain delay, the pair were forced to leave the arena as the heavens opened up again following just 51 minutes play.

The majority of the crowd, who had bought their Centre Court tickets to watch the women's final involving Venus Williams and Justine Henin, were hoping for an added bonus of watching the conclusion of the men's semi.

"It was annoying because it didn't actually rain properly, but when you play on grass, any rain can affect the surface.

"I got the tickets through the public ballot. I'm sure my wife and I will be able to get a full refund because the rules suggested that if there is less than an hour's play that would be the case."

Christine Smith from Australia, but now living in London was unhappy not to have found out who would face her beloved Pat Rafter in the final.

"I was up for Henman - my husband is English so I am obliged," she said.

"I don't even think the appearance of Bill Clinton could cheer me up in the end."

The general consensus was much the same throughout Wimbledon.