Three Wimbledon Centre Court Fans Treated Amid Extreme Heat

Wimbledon faced significant challenges due to extreme heat during the women's semi-final matches, resulting in three medical emergencies on Centre Court. During the first semi-final between Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka, two spectators collapsed from heat-related illnesses, with Sabalenka personally assisting by providing water and ice packs. Shortly into the second semi-final between Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic, play was suspended when a fan seated in the shaded area behind the umpire's chair fell ill and required medical treatment before being carried out on a makeshift stretcher. The matches were played amid soaring temperatures reaching 31 degrees Celsius, making this one of the hottest Wimbledons on record. Medical teams promptly intervened in all incidents, using umbrellas to shield the affected spectators and ensuring their swift evacuation. Despite these interruptions, the players continued competing, with Anisimova advancing to the final after defeating Sabalenka.