Tim Henman urges Wimbledon to scrap controversial rule: ‘It disrupts matches’

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman (Picture: Getty)

Tim Henman wants to see Wimbledon scrap a controversial rule following Arthur Fery’s memorable victory over Grigor Dimitrov.

After what was a hugely disappointing first week for the Brits, Fery gave the home fans plenty to cheer for after punching his ticket to the quarter-finals at the All England Club.

The 23-year-old wildcard prevailed in a final-set tie-break against Dimitrov and will now face ninth seed Flavio Cobolli for a place in the final four.

In a topsy-turvy encounter on Centre Court, it was Fery who took the opening set before ...