Tim Henman spoke out during commentary, criticizing Wimbledon officials for what he described as procedural flaws . The former British tennis star called the net-cord replay rule illogical during a discussion on TNT Sports broadcasts. His remarks came after Arthur Fery’s public frustration with the umpire in the semi-final showdown. Fery contested the official’s calls, believing obvious errors occurred, though he ultimately lost the match. The same afternoon , royals added intrigue when the Duchess of Gloucester and Prince William sat in Wimbledon’s Royal Box before the final. Henman explained that the current system creates situations where viewers at home can clearly hear the ball contact yet still face needed manual delays. He suggested revisiting match regulations to prevent similar controversies.