The third major Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon 2025, is all set to witness the hottest opening day in 147 years. The tournament, which is all set to begin on Monday, June 30, is likely to witness a surge in temperature between 32 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius.
This will surpass the tournament’s previous opening day high of 29.3 degrees Celsius, recorded in 2001. The mercury could even match or exceed Wimbledon’s record of 35.7 degrees Celsius, set on July 1, 2015.
All England Club set rules to tackle the hottest opening day
The All England Cup released a statement which said, "Adverse weather is a key consideration in our planning for The Championships, and we are prepared for the predicted hot weather, with comprehensive plans in place for guests, players, staff and the BBGs,"
Championships referee Denise Parnell explained: “The heat rule will apply to all singles events at the Qualifying and Main Draw for The Championships 2025. These are the Gentlemen’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Boys’ Singles, Girls’ Singles, Gentlemen’s Wheelchair Singles, Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles, and Quad Wheelchair Singles."
“It allows a 10-minute break when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1 degrees Celsius. 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.
“The rule will apply after the second set for all best-of-three set matches, and after the third for all best-of-five set matches. Players may leave the court during the break, but they may not receive coaching or medical treatment.
“The heat rule will not apply to matches played under the roofs. In addition, if a match is carried over to a following day when the heat rule is in place, then it will not apply to any best of three set match that has completed one set, or to any best of five set match that has completed two sets.”
Things to Watch out for at Wimbledon 2025
Record Purse
This year's total prize pool hits a record 53.55 million. Both the men's and women's singles champions will take home 3 million each, an 11% increase from 2024. Finalists earn 1.52 million, semi-finalists 775,000, and first-round participants are guaranteed 66,000. Doubles champions split 680,000, while the mixed doubles winners collect 135,000.
Projected Men's Quarterfinals
Jannik Sinner vs Lorenzo Musetti
Jack Draper vs Novak Djokovic
Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Zverev
Holger Rune vs Carlos Alcaraz
Projected Women's Quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys
Jasmine Paolini vs Zheng Qinwen
Mirra Andreeva vs Jessica Pegula
Elena Rybakina/Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff
