Tim Henman spoke out on TV , criticizing Wimbledon officials for what he described as procedural mismanagement. The former British tennis star called the net-cord replay rule ridiculous during a discussion on TNT Sports broadcasts. His remarks came after Arthur Fery’s public frustration with the umpire in the semi-final match . Fery contested the official’s calls, believing obvious errors occurred, though he ultimately lost the match. Earlier that day, 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.