Wimbledon is approaching the halfway mark of the championship, with top players such as Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek vying for titles.
Former British number one Kyle Edmund has not yet made a deep run at the All England Club, having reached only the third round in his best effort.
After retiring a year ago, Edmund transitioned into a media role where he offers commentary during the tournament.
In that capacity, he has proposed that Grand Slam events eliminate the five‑minute on‑court warm‑up that follows the coin toss.
Current regulations allow players a brief window to prepare on the court after determining who serves first and from which end.
Edmund cites a recent trial of the format at a high‑profile junior event, suggesting the change could benefit professional players.
He argues that removing the warm‑up would streamline matches and better suit the shorter attention spans of contemporary audiences.
Adopting the proposal could reduce pre‑match downtime and increase the overall pace of the game.
