# Why Zverev is allowed to use his phone at Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev was seen using his phone during a match at Wimbledon, which is normally banned under tournament rules. He was granted permission to call his physiotherapist due to a persistent hip injury. This highlights the rare exception players can receive for medical consultations during play.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/czx5jrgvj0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:20:11 GMT