Wimbledon Alters Finals Strategy and Declares Rain Delays a 'Last Resort'.

Tennis Wimbledon 2024

Wimbledon Alters Finals Strategy and Declares Rain Delays a 'Last Resort'.

Wimbledon officials have unveiled a new strategy to ensure the tournament finishes on time, despite ongoing rain causing significant match delays.

The mixed doubles final, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been pushed to Sunday due to persistent rain delays. 

The weather disruptions have left the tournament significantly behind schedule, with nine first-round matches still incomplete by Tuesday afternoon.

This year’s tournament has faced rain delays on seven of its first nine days, wreaking havoc on the schedule, especially in the doubles events. 

Matches have repeatedly been scratched from the order of play, leaving players and fans eagerly waiting for clearer skies.