McEnroe Criticizes Headphones Use at Wimbledon Final

John McEnroe has urged Wimbledon officials to ban players from wearing headphones or AirPods before finals, arguing that finalists should engage with the event's atmosphere rather than listen to music. His comments came ahead of the women's singles final, where both Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova were seen with headphones before entering Centre Court. Swiatek, who uses classic rock to prepare, went on to defeat Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in a historic double-bagel victory, securing her sixth Grand Slam title and first Wimbledon win. McEnroe believes players miss out on the unique Wimbledon experience by isolating themselves with music, but many athletes see it as a way to manage nerves. Despite McEnroe's criticism, a change in tournament policy appears unlikely. The final reignited debate over pre-match rituals in tennis.