A new rule has been introduced at this year's Wimbledon championships amid a rise in temperatures this year.
Temperatures climbed to 34C in one of the hottest June days on record yesterday, as warnings over extreme heat were extended across much of England.
It was also the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history, with the temperature reaching 32C.
With this, a new rule has been brought in to keep players and fans safe during the action.
Wimbledon new heat rule explained amid rising temperatures
Wimbledon's new heat rule allows for a ten-minute break when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1C.
The rule, which applies to all singles events at the Qualifying and Main Draw, needs just one of the players to request the break for it to take place.
The rule will apply after the second set for all best-of-three set matches, and after the third set for all best-of-five set matches.
While players are able to leave the court during the break, they may not receive coaching or medical treatment.
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The rule will not apply to matches played under the roofs.
Carlos Alcaraz helps fan after they collapsed during match
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed five sets to see off Italian veteran Fabio Fognini in his opening match on a baking Centre Court.
However, it was the weather that also made the headlines, with the 22-year-old rushing to help a spectator who collapsed during the match.
The defending champion handed over a bottle of water and watched as medics and members of the crowd came to the woman’s aid during a break in his match against Fabio Fognini.
After the doctors rushed to help, Alcaraz jogged across the court and handed over a cold bottle of water from his bag as medics rushed to assist.
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Play was suspended for several minutes before the woman was helped away for further treatment.
Umpire James Keothavong told the crowd: “Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately there has been an incident with a spectator.
“Health and safety is our priority. We will be pausing the match.”
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