Players At Wimbledon Receive Heat 'Warning' as Tournament Begins

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated Jun 29, 2026 11:13 AM ET

Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the tennis season, is underway as things are heating up in Europe.

Much of Western Europe is currently dealing with a serious, historic heat wave. Temperatures are reaching 90 and 100 degrees for the first time in years. More than 1,000 people in France have reportedly died due to the growing heat.

London, home to Wimbledon, is experiencing a dangerous heat wave, too. Players at the French Open struggled with the heat earlier this year and the same could be true on Monday afternoon at Wimbledon.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is already looking shaky.

"This is getting concerning for the long term success for Sinner," one fan noted.

Jul 13, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 14 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Former women's tennis star Genie Bouchard, who now works as an analyst for the Tennis Channel, is "warning" all players at Wimbledon: don't take the heat lightly.

"I know there’s been a lot of US/Europe AC discourse recently and some think we’ve probably talked about it enough," Bouchard wrote on social media.

"But I am here to tell you that we have NOT been in the UK less than 24 hours and I feel like I’m on an episode of Survivor.

"I brushed my teeth last night while sweating profusely, slept without any blankets and I normally run cold!

"Genuinely curious as to what the reason for this is. Who can enlighten me?"