Surreal: Matches at Wimbledon Suspended Due to an Error in the Electronic Line Calling

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The qualifying phase of Wimbledon 2026 was progressing normally until all matches had to be suspended for a surreal reason. Due to the extreme heat in London, the electronic line calling system encountered issues, leading players to leave the court until further notice.

Play is SUSPENDED at Wimbledon qualifying due to the intense heat in London.

Most of the matches stopped mid-game because the ELC stopped working with the heat...

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 24, 2026

Currently in London, the temperature is around 34 degrees, just a few degrees lower than in some parts of Spain, but there is a red alert in place due to the situation. Because of this, the electronic line calling system has started to malfunction gradually, necessitating the suspension of matches since no action could be taken. The system is experiencing power issues, and although they hope to resolve it soon, no further information is available.

The Heat Causes Havoc at Grand Slams

Initially, a 20-minute wait was intended, but it has now been extended until 13:15 local time in London (14:15 local Spanish time). Furthermore, this heat could potentially lead to a match being halted in the future due to the new extreme heat regulations, although forecasts indicate that temperatures will begin to drop starting next week.

It is worth noting that heat was also a significant factor in the first week of the main draw of Roland Garros 2026, with players experiencing constant cramps, and even Jannik Sinner himself being affected by the same issue, leading to his elimination in the second round. Additionally, at the Australian Open, players like Sinner, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Carlos Alcaraz also faced similar situations, so it would not be surprising to see something similar at the All England Club.

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