Wimbledon chiefs' fear as SW19's iconic hawk Rufus fails to breed a successor

Wimbledon is facing an unexpected crisis after their legendary hawk, Rufus, has refused to breed a successor. For 17 years, Rufus has kept the grounds of the All England Club free of pigeons, playing a vital role during the prestigious tennis tournament. But as the iconic bird ages, Wimbledon's chiefs are scrambling to secure a future without him. With hopes of passing the baton to his offspring, there's a growing concern that Rufus' failure to breed could jeopardise the tradition of a pigeon-free SW19.