The tournament's policy is to close the roof only for rain or darkness, a rule questioned by women's finalist Iga Swiatek due to the heat. Tournament organisers have responded by advising spectators to stay hydrated and seek shade, increasing water refill points, and adjusting staff shifts.

Sabalenka immediately responded by bringing a bottle of water and an ice pack to the section of the crowd in the East Stand.

A ball that clearly landed long in a match at Centre Court hasn't been called out because the electronic system that replaced line judges at Wimbledon this year was shut off