Wimbledon 2025 Battles Record Heat and Massive Crowds
TL;DR
Wimbledon 2025 faced its hottest opening day ever with temperatures exceeding 90°F, prompting extensive safety measures like water stations, shade mapping, and cooling protocols for players and spectators, amid concerns over heat-related health risks.
- Wimbledon 2025: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament is Coping with the Heat Wave The New York Times
- Record heat at Wimbledon has players and fans trying to keep their cool amid scorching conditions CNN
- Wimbledon: More than 10,000 people queue for tournament's first day BBC
- Your Wimbledon 2025 queue guide: when does it open each day and which tickets are available? London Evening Standard
- Fans take cover on hottest opening day in Wimbledon history Reuters
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