Photos show the rain on Day 4 after the Wimbledon heatwave
The outside courts are covered as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
LONDON (AP) — After the heatwave came the rain.
The tennis courts were covered and the fans were forced to shelter under umbrellas as rain delayed play on Day 3 of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Stewarts cover under an umbrella at a covered court as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Stewarts cover under an umbrella at a covered court as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Spectators arrive as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators arrive as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Bad Weather
The bad weather came after Monday had seen record-breaking Day 1 heat as the temperature rose to 91 degrees Fahrenheit — 33 Celsius — at the oldest Grand Slam tournament.
Workers remove water from deckchairs as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Workers remove water from deckchairs as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Spectators arrive as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators arrive as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
The temperature then climbed again on Day 2 on Tuesday to 93 degrees Fahrenheit — 34 Celsius.
Spectators in rain clothing check the entrance to court 3 as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators in rain clothing check the entrance to court 3 as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators take a selfie as they arrive in the rain for day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Spectators take a selfie as they arrive in the rain for day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Spectators take cover from the rain on court 12 on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Spectators take cover from the rain on court 12 on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Officials try to remain dry as rain falls on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Officials try to remain dry as rain falls on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Stewarts sit under an umbrella near a covered court as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Stewarts sit under an umbrella near a covered court as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Ground staff prepare to uncover a court after a rainy start on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Ground staff prepare to uncover a court after a rainy start on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Raindrops run down a window as the outside courts are covered and the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Raindrops run down a window as the outside courts are covered and the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
The courts remain covered as rain falls on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
The courts remain covered as rain falls on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Raindrops run down a window as court 3 is covered to protect as the start of play is delayed during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Raindrops run down a window as court 3 is covered to protect as the start of play is delayed during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)