Fritz and Mpetshi Perricard’s match, by contrast, was at the mercy of the most sacred and strange tradition of them all: the 11 p.m. curfew imposed on a sporting event beamed across the globe. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam with an early bedtime, and the lights go out on time, every time, with no exceptions — almost.

The Wimbledon Championships 2025 take place at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London with the women’s final broadcasting live across ESPN on Saturday, July 12. The match start at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, every match can be found on ESPN+ .