Overview

• A popped champagne cork landed on Centre Court as Jannik Sinner prepared to serve in the second set, forcing a brief stoppage.
• Chair umpire Alison Hughes used the tannoy to warn fans against popping corks during points out of respect for the players.
• Spectators booed the offender and both Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz showed visible frustration at the distraction.
• BBC commentator Andrew Castle and tennis veteran John McEnroe publicly condemned the behaviour and urged stronger enforcement of bottle policies.
• Similar cork mishaps on outside courts and in a doubles match earlier in the tournament have renewed calls for tighter control of celebratory champagne at Wimbledon.