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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Love Island star reveals new boyfriend after bitter split from co-star she coupled up with OUTSIDE the villa
LOVE Island star Lydia Karakyriakou has revealed she has found love again, after her split from fellow Islander Ron Hall. Lydia and Ron broke up shortly before Advertisement 5 Love Island star Lydia Karakyriakou revealed she is dating someone new Credit: Instagram 5 The former Islander gave a sneak peek of her new mystery man Credit: Instagram 5 The sexy reality star shot to fame on Love Island two years ago Credit: ITV 5 Lydia previously dated Love Island star Ron Hall Credit: Instagram Since then she has been keeping fans up-to-date with her life away from the villa. In her recent Instagram post, she shared a slew of stunning photos from Italy. She wrote next to them: "Turning 25 in Lake Como." Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE iSLANDS In the post there was a very short clip where Lydia had her back to the camera, and a mystery man could be seen stroking her back and shoulders - hinting at her new romance. Meanwhile, Lydia's last known The pair never coupled up on the show, but instead got together a year after. They thrilled fans when they finally announced last November that they were an item following months of going on secret dates. Advertisement Most read in Love Island Exclusive They were congratulated by a flood of Following news of their split that photo has since been deleted, and Lydia was seen posting about being single on TikTok. In January, as Ron was seen making his big entrance on Love Island All Stars, Lydia couldn't It came when she shared a picture of herself dancing at a club and looking sexy. Advertisement She then poked fun at Ron for splitting up with her because they lived too far apart - as she hails from Scotland while he is an Essex native. Writing across the snap , Lydia quipped: "When he said the distance was gonna be too long, but she didn't realise he meant South Africa [followed by laughing emojis]." Their split came shortly before the new series of Love Island All Stars kicked off. Ron returned to the villa for another chance at love, after originally falling for Advertisement 5 Lydia poked fun at her ex Ron with this picture in January Credit: Tiktok/@lydiakarax
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star reveals new boyfriend after bitter split from co-star she coupled up with OUTSIDE the villa
Earlier this year this former Islander took a huge swipe at her Love Island ex NEW ROMANCE Love Island star reveals new boyfriend after bitter split from co-star she coupled up with OUTSIDE the villa Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Lydia Karakyriakou has revealed she has found love again, after her split from fellow Islander Ron Hall. Lydia and Ron broke up shortly before he entered the All Stars villa as a bombshell - with some fans claiming they split so he could go on the spin-off show. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Love Island star Lydia Karakyriakou revealed she is dating someone new Credit: Instagram 5 The former Islander gave a sneak peek of her new mystery man Credit: Instagram 5 The sexy reality star shot to fame on Love Island two years ago Credit: ITV 5 Lydia previously dated Love Island star Ron Hall Credit: Instagram Lydia shot to fame two years ago on Love Island. Since then she has been keeping fans up-to-date with her life away from the villa. In her recent Instagram post, she shared a slew of stunning photos from Italy. She wrote next to them: "Turning 25 in Lake Como." In the post there was a very short clip where Lydia had her back to the camera, and a mystery man could be seen stroking her back and shoulders - hinting at her new romance. Meanwhile, Lydia's last known romance was with fellow 2023 Islander Ron. The pair never coupled up on the show, but instead got together a year after. They thrilled fans when they finally announced last November that they were an item following months of going on secret dates. They were congratulated by a flood of co-stars beneath a sweet 'launch' photo taken on holiday in Las Vegas. Following news of their split that photo has since been deleted, and Lydia was seen posting about being single on TikTok. In January, as Ron was seen making his big entrance on Love Island All Stars, Lydia couldn't help taking a cheeky swipe. It came when she shared a picture of herself dancing at a club and looking sexy. She then poked fun at Ron for splitting up with her because they lived too far apart - as she hails from Scotland while he is an Essex native. Writing across the snap, Lydia quipped: "When he said the distance was gonna be too long, but she didn't realise he meant South Africa [followed by laughing emojis]." Their split came shortly before the new series of Love Island All Stars kicked off. Ron returned to the villa for another chance at love, after originally falling for Lana Jenkins back in 2023, but ending up quitting the show.
Refinery29
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Buzz Cuts To Soft Locs: 8 Black Women On Their Breakup Hair Transformations
Breakups are hard, but what comes after is harder. The heart-in-your-throat sadness, denial in the form of scrolling past their story like you didn't already watch it three times (six if you count the times you told your friends to stalk their page), and the sporadic bursts of anger looking back at past conversations. Finally, there's acceptance. And for a lot of Black women, healing often means change, and that usually starts at our roots with a hair transformation. The breakup hair change is more than a cliché. For Black women, it's a ritual. A reset. A quiet rebellion. Whether it's a buzz cut, blonde box braids, a fresh silk press or a full return to natural kinks and coils, the post-breakup hair transformation says more than any goodbye text ever could. Hair has always been loaded for Black women; it's political, personal and oftentimes policed. So it makes sense that in moments of emotional chaos, we turn to it for clarity. Changing our hair isn't just about aesthetics, it's about healing. Unbothered has explored the intimate connections between breakups and hair transformations through the lens of Black womanhood. We hear from Black women about the choices they made after breakups — the drastic cuts, the colour changes, the protective styles — and what those choices meant. Some wanted to shed the version of themselves that was in the relationship. Others wanted to feel seen again. For many, it was simply about starting fresh, and there's something undeniably Black about turning heartache into a beauty statement you have complete ownership of. Because sometimes, the most revolutionary thing a Black woman can do after heartbreak is decide who she wants to be next. Lydia, 27, London: "Dyeing my hair made me feel daring." Lydia's breakup had forced her to confront something bigger: how little she had been willing to settle for. 'I realised I was waiting to be chosen instead of choosing myself,' she says. That clarity sparked a chain of events. She quit her job, applied for a teaching role abroad, and moved to Thailand—all within weeks. 'That hairstyle became symbolic of a whole new chapter.' 'I just didn't want to look at how I was feeling,' says Lydia, reflecting on the moment she walked out of the short but emotionally significant relationship. Instead of spiralling, she booked an appointment and chose something she'd never done before, long, burgundy soft locs. 'It was my first time getting that style and going that colour,' she says. 'It made me feel cute. It made me feel good, like new hair, who this?'. Lydia wanted to feel like herself again because she says she was beginning to look unfamiliar. 'I'd been living safely, comfortably. But dyeing my hair that colour made me feel daring. I was finally doing something I'd only talked about.' For Lydia, the hair came first, but the woman who emerged after was completely transformed. Tahirah, 34, Brooklyn, New Y ork: "Cutting my hair was the most empowering thing to do." 'I just went balls to the walls, full Britney Spears buzz cut because it was the easiest thing for me to do at the moment,' says Tahirah. After a painful six-year relationship that was a huge part of her youth, Tahirah found peace in the impulsive decision to cut her hair late at night with a pair of red scissors. 'I was feeling really insecure and neglected… cutting my hair was the most empowering thing to do.' For her, the buzz cut was about regaining control over her life. 'Cutting my hair and going into that buzz cut moment was allowing me to have visibility,' she explains, highlighting how her identity as a Black woman shaped her relationship with her hair. 'My beauty is not defined just by my hair; it's about my aura, how I choose to show up.' Through her cut, she gained renewed confidence, attracting both new opportunities and compliments. 'I felt power. It was a moment of release, but also a power move for me. I didn't care about the hair because it always grows back,' says Tahirah. This candid reflection highlights how, for most Black women, hair is deeply intertwined with their identity and, in some cases, defines who they are, shaping how they are seen, understood, and received by the world. Remi, 31, Milton Keynes: 'Red is loud and signifies a new chapter.' 'Red is loud,' says Remi, staring into the camera during our video chat, 'but it was also me playing it safe because red was the only colour that my hair had ever been when I was younger, other than my natural hair colour.' She hadn't worn the colour since her early twenties, a time when she was a freer and more joyful version of herself. After a major breakup in her late twenties, she returned to the familiar deep red to signal a new chapter. It was more than just colour, she opted for a leave-out weave, a drastic shift after years of wearing braids. The colour 'reminded me of a time in my life where I just enjoyed my experience and the things that I was doing and the way that I was living,' says Remi. Everyone processes a breakup differently; some burrow into deep, dark depression, and some snap out of it in the blink of an eye, like the relationship never happened. For Remi, it wasn't only the hair change that helped her move through her emotions, but writing about it was also an unexpected emotional release. She surprised herself by writing and sharing a deeply personal project called Crying Over Breakfast on her Instagram. Split into three parts —heartbreak, hurting, healing— the series gave her space to reflect on the relationship, her emotions, and her growth. 'The heartbreak was very raw and very honest and very unfiltered. And then the hurting was more me settling into where I was at, based on what had happened. Not so much the impulsive like being upset, but just sorting through the whole relationship and everything that happened, and then the healing part was just focused on, okay, what was I doing to heal myself?' Her hair change was just one piece of healing. She also focused on trying new foods, going out with her friends, and going to art galleries. The weave and red colour marked change, not because they were new, but because she chose them for herself. Ray had locs for five or six years; they were a part of her identity, but they carried the energy of two major relationships. Following the end of her most recent one, she felt the weight of what hadn't been processed. 'Your hair carries energy,' she explained, 'and I knew I needed to do something.' With the help of her mother, Ray spent three daunting days carefully unravelling over a hundred locs. Each strand unwound like a thread from the past, the process becoming both ritual and release. 'It was a labour of love,' she said, thinking back on the memory. Funnily enough, this exact process was spoken into existence by her ex-boyfriend's mother. 'She's been trying to get me to brush out my hair because we broke up,' says Ray. 'She's very spiritual and she's always like, you need to go into your next stage of life, and this will be great for your mental health.' Locs are a serious commitment; they take time and care, they're not something you choose to start lightly. So, what does a woman who had them for over five years choose as her next hairstyle post-breakup? A custom blonde bob wig, that's what. 'I'm a Bob girl,' Ray says with a smile. 'It commands respect. And I needed to remember I was the planet, not the moon.' This was significant because she had shared that she had made her ex-boyfriend her entire planet, forgetting she could be one herself. The blonde wig was Monroe-esque and glamorous. 'I felt fully in alignment. That blonde bob brought a different type of energy, attention, and confidence.' Ray's hair transformation mirrored her emotional one. Post-breakup, it wasn't just about changing her look — it was about a complete return to form. Nuna, 32, London: 'Shaving my hair off was like, you can't tell me anything anymore.' Fresh off a year abroad in Toronto, 22-year-old Nuna returns home to London reeling from her first serious relationship. A toxic on-and-off two-year experience that left her feeling lost. The breakup prompted a dramatic change where she shaved her head completely. 'I went down to the skin, it wasn't even a pixie,' says Nuna. This act wasn't just about aesthetics; it marked a turning point in how she saw herself. 'I grew up in Peterborough, which is predominantly white. I remember going to my friend's houses after school, and they'd do my hair, and it never looked right.' Nuna often mimicked European beauty standards, straightening her hair excessively and relying on damaging slick-backs. In her relationship, this cycle of trying to fit a specific look persisted due to her partner's critical comments. 'I was constantly trying to look how he wanted me to,' she says. 'Shaving it off was like — you can't tell me anything anymore.' The haircut was a gateway to self-discovery. She began experimenting with wigs and even learned to make her own after a disappointing salon experience. 'I was spending £400 on bad wigs. I had to learn to do it myself,' she explains. Over time, this led her back to protective styles like braids and a deeper understanding of her hair. Now in her early 30s, she reflects on the haircut as a pivotal step. 'It didn't solve everything, but it started something,' she says. For her, the big chop was both an act of release and reclamation — a way to cut ties with damaging ideals and step into a more authentic version of herself. Tolu, 32, Walthamstow: "The mullet is a symbol of my freedom." ' I just felt relieved,' says Tolu, remembering how a blonde mullet wig unexpectedly became her post-breakup armour. The relationship had run its course, and while the end wasn't devastating, the transition still called for change. While many would expect heartbreak to bring on tears, Tolu's reaction was the opposite. 'I really didn't give a fuck. I was so happy it was over.' The mullet was a symbol of freedom. 'It felt like coming back to myself,' says Tolu. Having always used hair as a form of expression, she wasn't new to switching up her style, but this was different. The wig was unlike anything she'd worn before. It was short, in your face, blonde, and defied the age-old myth that dark-skinned women 'can't pull off blonde.' She could, and she did. 'It just marked the end of something and the beginning of something else,' says Tolu reflectively. Though she rarely wears the wig now, what it represents still holds weight. 'I don't hate it, but it sits in a weird space of time. It reminds me of the past,' says Tolu. The wig wasn't about reinvention; it was about alignment. She didn't need to reclaim agency; she already had it. The mullet simply echoed what she already knew, she was ready to move on — and she did. Liz, 26, Manchester: "I needed to let go." After ending a toxic relationship, Liz bravely chose to cut off her hair completely. 'Hair holds a lot of energy,' she says. 'I needed to get rid of it.' The breakup coincided with a move back to Manchester, and the timing felt right to start over. 'I'd been neglecting my hair for so long. Letting go of the hair was like letting go of something that no longer felt like me,' says Liz. She was 22 years old when she met her ex and 25 years old when the relationship ended. Sitting in the barber's chair, she felt lighter spiritually and emotionally. 'It was one less thing to think about while moving on.' We met in the middle of lockdown, and over those two and a half years, I grew up fast. Mentally, I changed so much. Leaving felt like a Phoenix-rising moment, like I was finally coming back to myself,' says Liz. As a Black woman, the decision to cut her hair came with extra scrutiny. 'People asked what my boyfriend would think. I didn't have one anymore—wasn't that the point?' she says. Her hair had always felt like a performance. She relaxed it to fit in, braided it during the natural hair wave, and even wore wigs, though she hated wearing them. Now, for the first time since childhood, she's growing her hair naturally and learning how to care for it without trends dictating her choices. Her relationship with her hair mirrored her relationship with herself; both had suffered. 'I wasn't eating or sleeping well. My hair was fucked. I wasn't happy.' Shaving off her hair put the power back into her hands. 'Everything felt out of control, but this one thing was mine.' Romana, 30, Birmingham: "Cutting my hair was like a spiritual purge." Two weeks after her breakup, Ramona walked into her hairdresser's salon and asked for the chop. Not a trim, not a bob. A full reset. 'I wanted to shave it all off and do a proper Britney Spears,' she says, half-joking, 'but I thought that might be a bit too radical.' Instead, she opted for a shaved-back bowl cut. The decision wasn't spontaneous – she'd been thinking about cutting her hair for over a year. But it took the unravelling of her relationship to make the move. 'I didn't lose myself,' she says. 'I betrayed myself.' Cutting her hair felt like 'a spiritual purge', says Ramona. 'There was so much trapped in it that I needed to let go of it'. Watching her hair fall was scary and safe all at once. The terror that settled in while she was in the hairdresser's chair shifted and made space for newness. Post-breakup, she looked in the mirror and saw a version of herself that felt powerful. The haircut didn't give her confidence; it revealed it. 'Hair grows back,' she says. 'You can start over as many times as you need to. There are no rules.'
South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Kate tells Anisimova to keep ‘head high' as she consoles Wimbledon runner-up
Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, waved as she received a standing ovation after arriving on Centre Court on Saturday. The princess presented the trophy to Polish player Iga Swiatek, who won the title for the first time by beating Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final – which lasted only 57 minutes. The Princess of Wales (PA) Kate consoled Anisimova, who was in tears after the defeat, as the American collected her runner's up prize. Speaking after the match about meeting Kate, Anisimova said: 'It was such an honour to meet her. 'I wasn't sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going to be there, so it's just really nice to see her. 'She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again. 'She was really kind and she told me to keep my head high.' Anisimova added: 'I guess it was a positive of today, and I can try and focus on that and not the match.' Swiatek said receiving the trophy from Kate was 'surreal', adding that the princess told her 'some nice stuff about the performance' on Centre Court. Speaking after the match, the Wimbledon champion added: 'Since I was a kid, I'm a big fan of the royal family, so it was amazing and I really appreciated that. 'And I'm really grateful that it was her royal highness giving the trophy.' The princess also spoke to ball boys and girls as she came onto court for the presentation. Ahead of the final, the princess – wearing a white belted jacket and pleated skirt – met eight-year-old Lydia Lowe, who performed the coin toss at the women's wheelchair final. The Princess of Wales in the Royal Box (John Walton/PA) After shaking her hand, the princess asked the eight-year-old whether she was 'nervous' about the coin toss, adding: 'Have you got any advice for me? Because I've got to go out.' Lydia, who suffered a brain injury in January 2024, leaving her visually impaired and having to relearn to walk, talk and eat, replied: 'Don't be nervous. Take deep breaths.' Kate told Lydia that she was a 'pro' and asked her 'what does it mean to you to come and do this?', with the eight-year-old replying: 'It means loads to me.' The princess added that she wanted to say 'well done' and celebrate Lydia's 'bravery'. Lydia performed the coin toss while representing the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, a charity supporting people with disabilities who play tennis by providing them with specialist equipment and grants. Eight-year-old Lydia told the princess to 'take deep breaths' if she was nervous (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Kate also met Sophie Kneen, 12, who was selected to perform the coin toss at the women's singles final, representing the AFC Wimbledon Foundation. Speaking after meeting the future queen, Sophie told the PA news agency: 'It was so, so good, and I'm really honoured to be able to meet her. 'She asked me a bit about the charity I'm with and I said how they try and encourage young girls to play sports.' Accompanied by All England Club chairwoman Deborah Jevans, Kate also congratulated women's wheelchair singles champion Wang Ziying and asked her whether the final was a 'good game'. The princess said to the Chinese player: 'It's very hot playing in this weather, isn't it? 'It must be nice to celebrate at Wimbledon.' The Princess of Wales spoke about the weather with Ziying Wang, the Ladies Singles Wheelchair Final Champion (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Kate, who donned a bow-shaped brooch in the Wimbledon colours of purple and green, also spoke with Jefferson Iweh, a ticket sales operator; Bob Flint, an honorary steward; and Wimbledon foundation host Shaniah Williams. The princess told Mr Flint, 75, who first worked at the championships in 1980: 'Well done for all the years of commitment and dedication.' Asked about meeting the princess, Ms Williams, 23, said: 'It was an absolute privilege to actually meet and have a conversation with her. She's so beautiful. 'It was really nice to catch up with her and tell her a bit about my role.' Carlos Alcaraz is presented with the trophy by the Princess of Wales after victory in 2024 (Aaron Chown/PA) Last year, the princess presented the Wimbledon men's final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in her second public engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were seen in the Royal Box on Monday, with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. The Queen told tennis star Novak Djokovic that she was keeping her 'fingers crossed' as she visited Wimbledon on Wednesday. The Princess Royal's son Peter Phillips attended the championships on Wednesday, with Hugh Grant and former prime minister Sir John Major also in the Royal Box. Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, former footballer Ian Wright and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins were among the notable names to attend a hot day at Wimbledon on Saturday. The Princess of Wales with AELTC chairwoman Debbie Jevans (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Temperatures fell short of a record for a women's singles final day, with 31.2C having been recorded on the day of the 1976 final between Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: 'There will be blue skies at Wimbledon throughout the day, so it will feel hot, with very high UV levels and a light wind. 'There might be a little bit more cloud around tomorrow, making it a degree lower.' The men's singles semi-final on Friday between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz was stopped twice in less than five minutes because of crowd emergencies, amid temperatures of 32C on Centre Court. Three fans also needed attention on Centre Court on Thursday in similarly hot conditions. The men's singles final on Sunday, with highs of 29C predicted, is unlikely to break the record of the warmest closing day on record of 34.1C recorded on July 3 1976. The extreme heat during the 1976 tournament prompted organisers to allow umpires to remove their jackets. Wimbledon has said the heat rule will apply for all singles events for players, which allows for a 10-minute break when the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1C. 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.
Rhyl Journal
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Girl, 8, tells Kate not to be ‘nervous' for Wimbledon trophy presentation
Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, waved as she received a standing ovation on Centre Court on Saturday. The princess presented the trophy to Polish player Iga Swiatek, who won the title for the first time by beating American Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final which lasted only 57 minutes. Kate consoled Anisimova, who was in tears after the heavy defeat, as the American collected her runner's up prize. The princess also spoke to ball boys and girls as she came onto court for the presentation. Ahead of the final, the princess, wearing a white belted jacket and pleated skirt, met eight-year-old Lydia Lowe, who performed the coin toss at the women's wheelchair final. After shaking her hand, the princess asked the eight-year-old whether she was 'nervous' about the coin toss, adding: 'Have you got any advice for me? Because I've got to go out.' Lydia, who suffered a brain injury in January 2024, leaving her visually impaired and having to relearn to walk, talk and eat, replied: 'Don't be nervous. Take deep breaths.' Kate told Lydia that she was a 'pro' and asked her 'what does it mean to you to come and do this?', with the eight-year-old replying: 'It means loads to me.' The princess added that she wanted to say 'well done' and celebrate Lydia's 'bravery'. Lydia performed the coin toss while representing the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, a charity supporting people with disabilities who play tennis by providing them with specialist equipment and grants. Kate also met Sophie Kneen, 12, who was selected to perform the coin toss at the women's singles final, representing the AFC Wimbledon Foundation. Speaking after meeting the future queen, Sophie told the PA news agency: 'It was so, so good, and I'm really honoured to be able to meet her. 'She asked me a bit about the charity I'm with and I said how they try and encourage young girls to play sports.' Accompanied by All England Club chairwoman Deborah Jevans, Kate also congratulated women's wheelchair singles champion Wang Ziying and asked her whether the final was a 'good game'. The princess said to the Chinese player: 'It's very hot playing in this weather, isn't it? 'It must be nice to celebrate at Wimbledon.' Kate, who donned a bow-shaped brooch in the Wimbledon colours of purple and green, also spoke with Jefferson Iweh, a ticket sales operator; Bob Flint, an honorary steward; and Wimbledon foundation host Shaniah Williams. The princess told Mr Flint, 75, who first worked at the championships in 1980: 'Well done for all the years of commitment and dedication.' Asked about meeting the princess, Ms Williams, 23, said: 'It was an absolute privilege to actually meet and have a conversation with her. She's so beautiful. 'It was really nice to catch up with her and tell her a bit about my role.' Last year, the princess presented the Wimbledon men's final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in her second public engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were seen in the Royal Box on Monday, with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. The Queen told tennis star Novak Djokovic that she was keeping her 'fingers crossed' as she visited Wimbledon on Wednesday. The Princess Royal's son Peter Phillips attended the championships on Wednesday, with Hugh Grant and former prime minister Sir John Major also in the Royal Box. Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, former footballer Ian Wright and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins were among the notable names to attend a hot day at Wimbledon on Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to peak at around 30C and fall short of a record for a women's singles final day, with 31.2C having been recorded on the day of the 1976 final between Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: 'There will be blue skies at Wimbledon throughout the day, so it will feel hot, with very high UV levels and a light wind. 'There might be a little bit more cloud around tomorrow, making it a degree lower.' The men's singles semi-final on Friday between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz was stopped twice in less than five minutes because of crowd emergencies, amid temperatures of 32C on Centre Court. Three fans also needed attention on Centre Court on Thursday in similarly hot conditions. The men's singles final on Sunday, with highs of 29C predicted, is unlikely to break the record of the warmest closing day on record of 34.1C recorded on July 3 1976. The extreme heat during the 1976 tournament prompted organisers to allow umpires to remove their jackets. Wimbledon has said the heat rule will apply for all singles events for players, which allows for a 10-minute break when the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1C. 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.
