The Latest Breaking News from Sally Bolton

What time are the Wimbledon finals in 2025 and why have they changed?

Finals weekend at Wimbledon has been revamped this year in a break with tradition

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Wimbledon opening day hottest on record as temperatures forecast to hit 34C

Spectators use fans and umbrellas and players offered ice packs on court to try to cool off

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

Alcaraz, Sabalenka In Action On Day One At Sizzling Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka seeks to banish a season of Grand Slam final misery as temperatures soared on the opening day of the championships.

International Business Times · Jun 30, 2025

A new era begins as Wimbledon replaces line judges with electronic calling

Wimbledon will introduce electronic line calling starting next year, replacing traditional line judges. This change was confirmed by the All England Club on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024

Wimbledon reveals new schedule for 2025 finals

The All England Club has broken with tradition in changing the start time of the singles finals

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Wimbledon removes line judges for first time in 147-year history as major changes announced

Also announced that men’s and women’s singles finals will start two hours later

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024

Wimbledon to replace line judges with electronic system from next year

The All England Club will introduce the technology on all courts including at the qualifying event.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Wimbledon official defends Barclays sponsorship deal amid protests

Usama Al-Qassab cited tournament’s ‘very thorough vetting process’ after pro-Palestine and climate protests

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

Novak Djokovic does the splits as latest victim of Wimbledon’s slippery courts

Former world No 1 blames the roofs being closed, saying grass becomes ‘more slippery’ and causes injuries

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

Terrible weather to blame for drop in Wimbledon visitors, All England Club chief says

Sally Bolton said heavy rain and variability affected turnout and logistics in first week of tournament

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024