A heat wave brought high temperatures to the city on June 23. Forecasts showed readings climbing into the mid 30s Celsius, with warnings from the Met Office for extreme conditions across parts of England.
Wimbledon qualifying matches continued at the Roehampton site amid the heat. Players faced tough conditions on the grass courts, where the combination of sun and warmth made play more demanding.
The main Wimbledon draw starts soon at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Organizers have a heat rule in place. It allows extra time between games and medical breaks when temperatures rise.
Fans and staff also dealt with the warmth. Many sought shade and water during the day. The conditions connect to broader weather patterns affecting outdoor sports in the region this week.
Tennis schedules stayed on track for now, but officials monitor the heat closely for player safety.