Wimbledon finalist questions why tournament won’t close roof in heat
The roof policy on Wimbledon’s Centre Court is being questioned
- Wimbledon's Centre Court roof remaining open during extreme heat has led to multiple spectators requiring medical attention, prompting questions from players.
- During a men's singles semi-final, play was halted twice as temperatures on Centre Court reached 32C, with similar incidents occurring the previous day.
- The tournament's policy is to close the roof only for rain or darkness, a rule questioned by women's finalist Iga Swiatek due to the heat.
- Tournament organisers have responded by advising spectators to stay hydrated and seek shade, increasing water refill points, and adjusting staff shifts.
- The UK is experiencing a heatwave, with high temperatures forecast for Wimbledon's final weekend, following record-breaking heat earlier in the tournament.