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Wimbledon Makes History On Day 1 Of 2025 Tournament

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 2:57 PM ET

The United States isn't the only country experiencing severe heatwaves of late. As the mercury rises across Europe, players at this year's Wimbledon tournament are also feeling the effects.

Per the Tennis Channel, Monday marked the hottest first day ever recorded at the famed London tennis championship with temperatures reaching 90°F in the English suburb— besting the previous record of 84°F in 2001.

It's the hottest first day ever recorded at Wimbledon

Previous record: 29°C/84°F (2001)
Today: 32°C/90°F #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/USKmsSPolF
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) June 30, 2025

Fans reacted to the sweltering Day 1 conditions on X.

"90 degrees in London is no bueno," a user said. "Unthinkable 30 years ago when I was a student there."

"Don't understand why they don't reschedule it when its cooler. It's too hot for tennis," another replied.

"WOW. " a fan exclaimed.

"It's just been confirmed that today is officially the hottest ever day at @Wimbledon," a tennis blogger shared. "I've [heard] of fans fainting and this could also explain a number of shock results today, the weathers a great [leveler]. I feel sorry for Alcaraz and Fognini approaching 4 hours in their match."

"Come on. The US open has much worse," another person commented. "Im sure the Australian Open as well."

"Terrible," another fan posted.

Tennis can already be a grueling sport without the unexpectedly harsh weather conditions.

Players will definitely attempt to keep cool whenever they get a chance to head to the sideline.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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