London, July 10:  Players and fans felt the impact of high temperatures at Wimbledon when Thursday's semifinal match between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova was delayed twice in the first set because of spectators feeling unwell. Jasprit Bumrah Ditches Wimbledon Dress Code in Style! Indian Cricketer’s Casual Look With Wife Sanjana Ganesan Turns Heads at Tennis Grand Slam (View Photos).

The affected fans at Centre Court were seated in the lower level — not shaded — and on both occasions, Sabalenka walked over to offer a bottle of water. The first time, she also offered a blue ice pack. The temperature during the first set reached 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius). Suryakumar Yadav, Wife Devisha Shetty Attend Wimbledon 2025; India’s T20I Captain Makes Appearance After Successful Sports Hernia Surgery (See Pics).

Aryna Sabalenka Gives Water to Fan Struggling With Heat

The grass-court tournament experienced record-breaking Day 1 heat when the temperature rose to 91 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius). AP

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