Cicak Is First Female Chair Umpire in Wimbledon Men’s Final

Marija Cicak

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Wimbledon, England (AP) -- There will be a female chair umpire for the Wimbledon men’s singles final for the first time in the history of a tournament first played in 1877.

Marija Cicak, a 43-year-old from Croatia, will officiate Sunday when Novak Djokovic faces Matteo Berrettini for the championship at the All England Club.