WIMBLEDON INSTALLS £128K RECOVERY CHAMBER FOR PLAYER USE

Wimbledon has installed a new recovery chamber at the All England Club costing £128,000, which uses hydrogen gas and multiwave light therapy. The device features a zigzag-shaped bed where players lie whilst hydrogen gas is pumped through their nostrils during treatment sessions. Tommy Paul, the US No 21 seed, used the chamber before his first-round match at the tournament. Paul reported falling asleep during his session in the recovery suite.

The chamber is designed to treat players seeking to extend their careers through advanced recovery methods. The technology claims to "rejuvenate body, mind and spirit" according to the equipment's marketing. The All England Club has positioned the device as part of its player welfare and medical facilities. Installation of the chamber reflects broader investment by major tennis tournaments in sports science and recovery infrastructure.

Paul's use of the chamber before competition represents an emerging trend amongst professional tennis players seeking marginal gains through recovery technology. The chamber's presence at Wimbledon signals the tournament's commitment to supporting player health and longevity. Whether such recovery methods produce measurable performance benefits remains an open question in sports science, with players and clubs increasingly willing to invest in novel therapies alongside traditional recovery protocols.