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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Taylor Fritz sends water bottle to unwell fan as heat impacts Wimbledon again

Britain Wimbledon Tennis - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Play was stopped twice during the Wimbledon semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz because two fans felt unwell in the heat on Friday.

The temperature reached 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) at Centre Court when both delays took place — during the eighth game of the second set.

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