
A Wimbledon finalist has questioned why the tennis tournament’s Centre Court roof remains open, after sweltering conditions led to multiple spectators requiring medical assistance.
During the men’s singles semi-final on Friday, play between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz was halted twice in under five minutes due to crowd emergencies, as temperatures on Centre Court soared to 32C. Wimbledon’s roof is typically only closed in the event of rain or darkness.