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Photos show the rain on Day 3 after the Wimbledon heatwave

LONDON (AP) — After the heatwave came the rain. The tennis courts were covered and the fans were forced to shelter under umbrellas as rain delayed play on Day 3 of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
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The outside courts are covered as the start of play is delayed due to rain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

LONDON (AP) — After the heatwave came the rain.

The tennis courts were covered and the fans were forced to shelter under umbrellas as rain delayed play on Day 3 of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

The bad weather came after Monday had seen record-breaking Day 1 heat as the temperature rose to 91 degrees Fahrenheit — 33 Celsius — at the oldest Grand Slam tournament.

The temperature then climbed again on Day 2 on Tuesday to 93 degrees Fahrenheit — 34 Celsius.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Kirsty Wigglesworth And Kin Cheung And Joanna Chan And Alastair Grant, The Associated Press

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