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No, this was not a Wimbledon rain delay.

Former tennis stars Monica Seles and John McEnroe played tennis aboard a floating court Monday in London as part of a promotion for the All England Tennis Championships and celebrity matches during a four-day event on the Thames River. Alicia Keys also is scheduled to hold a concert at the site.

What did McEnroe and Seles do if a ball bounced overboard? That was the least of their concerns.

“I’ve had some nervous moments in my career,” Seles said, “but sea legs is a new one for me.”