Wimbledon was hit by its hottest day of the Championships so far on Sunday as temperatures climbed towards 30C, turning SW19 into a sweltering test of endurance for players, officials and spectators alike.
Attendees used fans and umbrellas to cope with the heat as they queued from the early hours to watch players including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka.
Players were offered specialised ice towels on court to help cool off and more than 100 water stations were dotted across the grounds for spectators.
Temperatures soared towards 30 degrees for the first time this Championships, as a yellow heat health alert
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