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New York Times
11-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Wimbledon semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz stopped twice due to unwell spectators
Friday's Wimbledon semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz saw two stoppages in the eighth game of the second set due to spectators feeling unwell on Centre Court. American men's No 1 Fritz, then a set down, took a 0-15 lead at 4-3 in the second set when play was briefly halted, with the umpire calling a brief stoppage and stewards tending to an unwell spectator with umbrellas. A bottle of water was also delivered into the crowd. Advertisement The stoppage was brief, but three points later at 30-30, the players were forced to stop again as another incident saw a spectator receive medical attention. Both instances took place to Fritz's left, with supporters sitting in a stand unshaded against the sun. The umpire joined several officials, including tournament referee Denise Parnell, courtside to discuss the incidents, before returning to commence play. Fritz went on to force an immediate break point, but Alcaraz saved it, and sealed the hold to continue a tightly-contested second set which Fritz eventually won 7-5. Temperatures at the All England Club ranged from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius during the semifinal, with this year's tournament taking place amid two British heatwaves. There have been several incidents of play being stopped at this year's Wimbledon championships due to spectators being taken ill in the stands. During both women's semifinals on Thursday, play was halted in the first set — twice during Aryna Sabalenka's match against Amanda Anisimova — as stewards tended to the affected spectators with umbrellas, while Sabalenka passed a bottle of water and an ice pack into the crowd. Alcaraz, meanwhile, similarly offered a water bottle to a spectator during his first-round match against Fabio Fognini, while Fritz saw his third-round match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina paused several times due to similar issues within the stands. Wimbledon recorded its hottest-ever opening day in the history of the championships with the early days of the competition seeing temperatures of up to 32 degrees Celsius, just shy of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. ()
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
What is the heat rule in Wimbledon and why is it in place?
Record-breaking temperatures are set to hit the 2025 Wimbledon grand slam tournament. The opening-day record of the past, 29.3C, was set in 2001, but that's expected to be broken now. The organisers have a heat rule in place for all singles matches. Wimbledon uses the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) scale to ascertain if the heat rule should be enforced. The WBGT's heat index is a measure that combines air temperature, humidity and surface temperature. It is measured by a heat stress monitor. If the WBGT is at 30.1C or higher, players will be permitted 10-minute breaks during a match. Only one player needs to request the permitted 10-minute break for it to be enforced. This rule won't be under use if the games are being played under roofs. WBGT readings at Wimbledon are measured 30 minutes prior to the start of play, at 2 pm BST and at 5 pm BST. For best-of-five-set matches in the men's singles, the 10-minute break will be enforced the end of the third set. In best-of-three-set matches, the heat break will be taken at the end of the second set. During breaks, players are allowed to leave the court but are not permitted to receive coaching or medical treatment. If a game has been carried over to next day because it couldn't be finished the previous evening, then the heat rule won't be applicable if they have already played a set in a best-of-three-set match. And it won't be applicable in a best-of-five-set-match if two sets were already completed the previous day. 'Adverse weather is a key consideration in our planning for The Championships, and we are prepared for the predicted hot weather, with comprehensive plans in place for guests, players, staff and the BBGs,' the All England Club said in a statement. Championships referee Denise Parnell explained: 'The heat rule will apply to all singles events at the Qualifying and Main Draw for The Championships 2025. These are the Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Boys' Singles, Girls' Singles, Gentlemen's Wheelchair Singles, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles, and Quad Wheelchair Singles. The UK Met Office says the hottest day recorded during the Wimbledon fortnight came on July 1 in 2015, when temperatures soared to 35.7°C at nearby Kew Gardens
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon heatwave statement, new rule and fresh protocols amid sweltering start
Wimbledon started on Monday amid soaring temperatures in south west London and the All England Lawn Tennis Club have implemented a new approach to combatting the heat Wimbledon has begun at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in south west London, with thousands of tennis fans descending on the site for some world-class tennis. This year they have come prepared with sun hats, sun cream and plenty of water, with the south east of England experiencing its second heatwave of the summer. Temperatures could reach 34 degrees in London on Monday, meaning it could be one of the hottest ever days in June. It is already provisionally the hottest start to Wimbledon ever, while the highest temperature ever recorded at the Grand Slam could be threatened, with the Met Office putting amber weather warnings in place. The hot weather makes a change from the frequent wet starts to the tournament in SW19, but it does also present some challenges for organisers. Here Mirror Sport takes a look over the plans in place, including a new rule. Wimbledon's advice Chief executive Sally Bolton said: "Obviously it's a very warm day. The first obvious point to make is that the athletes compete in temperatures like this all year on the tour. For us Brits here at the championships it feels very hot. We do have the heat rule available to us, which is well used on the tour." She added: "For colleagues working around the grounds we've got plenty of changes in shift patterns to make sure they're getting regular breaks. "And for the guests that will be joining us we're offering the same advice as lots of the medical professionals – come prepared, bring a hat, wear sunscreen, wear light clothing if you can, take breaks out of the sun.' Heat rule This year players will be allowed to request a 10-minute break if the temperature is over 30.1 degrees. Championships referee Denise Parnell explained: 'The heat rule will apply to all singles events at the Qualifying and Main Draw for The Championships 2025. These are the Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Boys' Singles, Girls' Singles, Gentlemen's Wheelchair Singles, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles, and Quad Wheelchair Singles. 'It allows a 10-minute break when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1 degrees Celsius. It applies to all matches including those which have already started. Only one of the players participating in the match needs to request the break for the rule to be implemented. 'The rule will apply after the second set for all best of three set matches, and after the third for all best of five set matches. Players may leave the court during the break, but they may not receive coaching or medical treatment. 'The heat index is a measure, which factors together the air temperature, the humidity and the surface temperature and is measured by a heat stress monitor. The WBGT readings are taken 30 minutes prior to the start of play and then at 14.00 and 17.00. 'If there is a change in weather conditions and the rule is lifted, those matches already in progress will be completed with the rule in place. 'The heat rule will not apply to matches played under the roofs. In addition, if a match is carried over to a following day when the heat rule is in place, then it will not apply to any best of three set match that has completed one set, or to any best of five set match that has completed two sets.' Hot weather measures Wimbledon have planned for the hot weather and implemented some new things for this year's tournament. First of all, there are more water stations than ever on site, with over 100 places where spectators can refill their bottles for free. Over 6,700 reusable bottles have been issued to staff. There are Met Office staff onsite too, with weather updates being displayed on the big screens and via SMS messages to staff. The staff are working rotating shifts, which means they won't be stood in the sun for long, while ball boys and girls have neck coverings on their caps and cooling scarves. There are plenty of medical professionals around, ready to help anyone struggling in the heat, and there are an increased number of shaded areas this year.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Wimbledon 2025: All England club introduces 10-minute cooling breaks with mercury soaring to 147-year high on Day 1
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Spectators queue with tents in Wimbledon Park the night before the start of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) The All England Club on Sunday released a statement to tackle the heatwave at this year's Wimbledon, which is set to witness the hottest opening day in 147 years. The heatwave is forecast to peak at 36 degrees Celsius on Monday. The previous record temperature for the start of the Grand Slam event was set in 2001 at 29 degrees Celsius. A statement from the club said: 'Adverse weather is a key consideration in our planning for The Championships, and we are prepared for the predicted hot weather, with comprehensive plans in place for guests, players, staff, and the BBGs.' The rule will apply after the second set for all best-of-three set matches, and after the third set for all best-of-five set matches, with players allowed to leave the court during the break, but not to receive coaching or medical treatment. 'The heat rule will apply to all singles events at the Qualifying and Main Draw for The Championships 2025. These are the Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Boys' Singles, Girls' Singles, Gentlemen's Wheelchair Singles, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles, and Quad Wheelchair Singles,' said Championships Referee Denise Parnell. 'It allows a 10-minute break when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1 degrees Celsius. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo It applies to all matches, including those which have already started. Only one of the players participating in the match needs to request the break for the rule to be implemented. 'The rule will apply after the second set for all best-of-three set matches, and after the third set for all best-of-five set matches. Players may leave the court during the break, but they may not receive coaching or medical treatment. 'The heat rule will not apply to matches played under the roofs. In addition, if a match is carried over to the following day when the heat rule is in place, then it will not apply to any best-of-three set match that has completed one set, or to any best-of-five set match that has completed two sets.' Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon release statement with tournament ready to implement new rule
Wimbledon 2025 begins on Monday, June 30, when thousands of tennis fans will descend on SW19 in sweltering temperatures caused by the second heatwave of the summer Wimbledon is likely to see a little-used rule implemented this year, with London experiencing its second heatwave of the summer. Amber weather alerts are in place for much of England and the Met Office is forecasting temperatures to reach 34 or 35 degrees in London on Monday, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The All England Club is more used to dealing with rain at Wimbledon, but is prepared for the sweltering heat. The first two days of the Grand Slam are forecast to be the hottest of the two-week tournament – and records could be broken. The Met Office says the hottest day recorded during the Wimbledon fortnight came on July 1 in 2015, when temperatures soared to 35.7°C at nearby Kew Gardens. That year, a ball boy collapsed in the heat and Bernard Tomic required medical attention after suffering from dizziness. Wimbledon will take precautions this year, with 10-minute breaks set to be used when temperatures are over 30.1°C. "Adverse weather is a key consideration in our planning for The Championships, and we are prepared for the predicted hot weather, with comprehensive plans in place for guests, players, staff and the BBGs," the All England Club said in a statement. Championships referee Denise Parnell explained: 'The heat rule will apply to all singles events at the Qualifying and Main Draw for The Championships 2025. These are the Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Boys' Singles, Girls' Singles, Gentlemen's Wheelchair Singles, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles, and Quad Wheelchair Singles. 'It allows a 10-minute break when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1 degrees Celsius. It applies to all matches including those which have already started. Only one of the players participating in the match needs to request the break for the rule to be implemented. 'The rule will apply after the second set for all best of three set matches, and after the third for all best of five set matches. Players may leave the court during the break, but they may not receive coaching or medical treatment. 'The heat index is a measure, which factors together the air temperature, the humidity and the surface temperature and is measured by a heat stress monitor. The WBGT readings are taken 30 minutes prior to the start of play and then at 14.00 and 17.00. 'If there is a change in weather conditions and the rule is lifted, those matches already in progress will be completed with the rule in place. 'The heat rule will not apply to matches played under the roofs. In addition, if a match is carried over to a following day when the heat rule is in place, then it will not apply to any best of three set match that has completed one set, or to any best of five set match that has completed two sets.'
