Wimbledon faces calls to close roof amid London weather warnings
Five-time Grand Slam winner joins calls to close Wimbledon roof
- Several spectators fainted during Thursday’s women’s singles semi-finals at Wimbledon due to high temperatures.
- Temperatures reached over 30C, with similar conditions forecast for the finals weekend, leading to an amber weather alert for large parts of England.
- Fans are urging Wimbledon officials to close the roofs of Centre Court and Court One to provide shade for spectators.
- The roofs were originally installed to protect courts from rain, but fans argue they should be used to shield attendees, particularly older crowds, from prolonged sun exposure.
- Five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek also suggested closing the roofs if it would help, despite the 10-minute closure process leading to an overall 30-minute break in play.