Wimbledon organisers prepare for the heat as temperatures soar

It is forecast to be one of the hottest June days ever in parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to well exceed 30C.
Wimbledon organisers prepare for the heat as temperatures soar

Sunny skies greeted the first fans through the gates at Wimbledon (John Walton/PA)

Wimbledon organisers are confident they have the necessary precautions in place to cope with a day one heatwave.

It is forecast to be one of the hottest June days ever in parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to well exceed 30C in SW19.

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