Wimbledon chiefs will implement a rare rule due to the sizzling temperatures at the All England Club.
The rule, which will come into force if temperatures go beyond 30.1 degrees Celsius, will allow a 10-minute pause between the third and fourth set of men’s matches, or between sets two and three of women’s matches.
And outlining the new heat regulations, Wimbledon referee Denise Parnell said: “The heat rule will apply to all singles events at the qualifying and main draw for The Championships 2025.
“It applies to all matches including those which have already started. Only one of the players participating in the match needs to request the break for the rule to be implemented.”
