Rodenstock backs Wimbledon

Rodenstock is backing Wimbledon for the 16th year by supplying Wimbledon sunglasses to the 345 umpires and management staff during the tournament.

All frames feature sun contrast amber 65 per cent tint lenses, and were selected to enhance contrast and assist with line call decisions. Rodenstock's sponsorship of the event also includes the cost of training the officials each year.

Wimbledon's assistant referee Mike Morrissey said: 'We like to have lenses that are not too dark so that players can see the umpires' eyes.'

About 80 of our staff are under 25 years, so we have to suit all ages and the Rodenstock team does a good job to meet that demand.'