LONDON (AP) – The heat at Wimbledon on Wednesday caused a ball boy to collapse, a player to feel “dizzy” and thermometers to rise to record levels for the tournament.
In the bright sunshine in southwest Wimbledon, temperatures reached 35.7 degrees Celsius (96.26 degrees Fahrenheit), according the Met Office – the highest recorded during the two-week tournament that is better known for persistent rain.
While players mostly coped well with the conditions, a ball boy collapsed during a match on one of the outside courts and needed medical treatment before being taken away on a stretcher. Organizers said he recovered quickly and was doing well.
“It was a very scary situation,” said John Isner, who was playing Matthew Ebden on Court 17 when the incident happened.
“I have heard that he’s doing much better, which is great,” the American said after winning in straight sets. “He just needs to rest up.”