Photos of Wimbledon fans and players struggling to stay cool in record-breaking heat
Spectaters watch tennis on huge screens on ‘the Hill’ during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
LONDON (AP) — Tennis fans and players did their best to stay cool on the opening days of the Wimbledon tournament in London. Athletes pressed ice bags on their head while fans did their best to create shade with hats, umbrellas and clothing.
Monday saw record-breaking Day 1 heat as the temperature rose to 91 degrees Fahrenheit — 33 Celsius — at the oldest Grand Slam tournament. The temperature soared again on Tuesday to 93 degrees Fahrenheit — 34 Celsius.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus uses an ice pack to cool during her match against Carson Branstine of Canada at their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus uses an ice pack to cool during her match against Carson Branstine of Canada at their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Tennis supporters use fans and water spray to cool during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Tennis supporters use fans and water spray to cool during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Frances Tiafoe, of the U.S., rests as droplets of sweat fall from his chin during his first round men’s single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Frances Tiafoe, of the U.S., rests as droplets of sweat fall from his chin during his first round men’s single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Madison Keys of the U.S. uses an ice towel to cool during her first round women’s single match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Madison Keys of the U.S. uses an ice towel to cool during her first round women’s single match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators use an umbrella to protect against the sun during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators use an umbrella to protect against the sun during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Elmar Moller of Denmark wipes his face with a towel during his match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. at their first round men’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Elmar Moller of Denmark wipes his face with a towel during his match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. at their first round men’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A woman protects her arms and face from the sun as she sits in the crowd to watch the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A woman protects her arms and face from the sun as she sits in the crowd to watch the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. rests during his first round men’s single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. rests during his first round men’s single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)