Overview

• Centre Court experienced multiple stoppages in the last two semi-finals after spectators collapsed under record Wimbledon heat.
• Top players including Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz personally delivered water and ice packs to overheated fans.
• The All England Club added hundreds of water refill points, distributed 6,700 reusable bottles to staff and boosted on-court announcements on sun safety.
• Wimbledon’s heat rule is in effect, granting players a 10-minute break whenever Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures reach 30.1°C or higher.
• Despite forecast highs above 30°C through finals weekend, organisers maintain the retractable Centre Court roof will only close for rain or darkness.