Wimbledon's umpires allowed toilet breaks during matches and other insights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Wimbledon umpires can take toilet breaks if necessary, although they usually aim to avoid doing so during matches. They are permitted breaks between matches if they are officiating multiple games in a day. In addition, the use of electronic decision systems like Hawk-Eye is final, and umpires cannot overrule these calls. Ball boys and girls do not earn a salary but receive a stipend for their two-week service at the tournament. Training for ball boys and girls occurs weekly from February to June, followed by intensive training before the event.
- •Umpires take breaks between matches but seldom during.
- •Hawk-Eye decisions cannot be challenged.
- •Ball boys and girls receive a stipend, not a salary.
- •Training for ball duties begins months in advance.
- •280 ball boys and girls are selected from 1600 applicants.
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