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Wimbledon’s Temperature Today Prompts Concerning News Amid Hot Weather originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Wimbledon temperature has been all the chatter on Thursday as the semifinal match between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova was halted twice during the first set as multiple fans needed medical attention.
For American fans, the current temperature during any given Wimbledon match may not seem incredibly hot, but it can be a bit of an adjustment for patrons not used this type of heat in the greater London area.
It is not just Thursday’s matches as the tournament has been recording record highs throughout the 2025 event. ESPN’s Chris Fowler noted on the broadcast that the fans in attendance for the final Wimbledon matches are not typically among the younger demographic.
As the first fan was being attended to, ESPN reported that the temperature at Wimbledon for Thursday was 84 degrees during the first set of the Sabelenka-Anisimova semifinal match. The humidity was listed at 31% with wind at about five miles per hour.
Players are indicating that this year’s Wimbledon feels hotter than normal.
“I’m not going to lie, it was pretty hot. I think (it was) a bit of a rookie mistake, not doing a change of clothes at the end of the set,” Sonay Kartal noted on June 30, per the Associated Press.
“It was hot, but I had ice towels, cold drinks and stuff. I wouldn’t say it affected me too much.”
Sally Bolton, All England Club’s chief executive officer, offered some helpful advice for fans attending Wimbledon. Given the heat wave across the United States, it is also useful guidance for tennis fans watching at home.
“We’re offering the same advice as lots of the medical professionals: Come prepared,” Bolton told the Associated Press. “Bring a hat. Wear sunscreen. Wear light clothing if you can.
“Take breaks out of the sun. We’ve got over 100 water points around the grounds, so definitely stay hydrated.”
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
