Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:53am on 01 Jul 2025,Tuesday Sports
Wimbledon’s Day 1 scorched its own record temperatures hit ~32 °C, eclipsing the previous ~29.3 °C from 2001, with fears of climbing even higher. Spectators sought shade, hydration, ice-packs and cooling scarves while staff rotated ball‑kids and prepared medical aid. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled past Fabio Fognini in a five-set thriller, aided by ice towels and pausing play when a fan collapsed. Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys also advanced; several top seeds including Medvedev, Rune and Tsitsipas fell amid the intense heat. Organisers activated the heat‑rule (10‑minute breaks), distributed ice, and advised fans to wear hats, sunscreen and light clothing. (PC: AP News)
