Wimbledon News: Over 10,000 Non-Ticket Holders Face Extreme Heat Conditions for Sinner, Pegula and More on Day 2

Wimbledon Day 2 has begun! Day 1 was full of drama as temperatures soared, but the players didn’t back down. Yesterday, Carlos Alcaraz fought hard in his opening match, stretching it to five hours against Fabio Fognini. There was even a 15-minute break after a fan fainted in the stands due to the 29.7°C (85.5°F) heat. On the WTA side, top seed Aryna Sabalenka breezed through her first opponent, Carson Branstine, in straight sets in just 74 minutes. So, what’s in store for fans today?

They’re lining up in huge numbers to catch the magic of ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner and WTA’s Jessica Pegula on this prestigious stage. One fan took to X to share, “Over 10,000 people in the Wimbledon queue for tickets is unbelievable. One thing us English are good at is queuing. #Wimbledon2025 🎾🎾🎾” It shows just how far tennis enthusiasts will go to watch their favorites compete.

Matches begin at 11:00 am BST across all courts, unless announced otherwise. Centre Court starts at 1:30 pm with Barbora Krejcikova vs. Alexandra Eala, followed by Alexandre Muller vs. Novak Djokovic. Court 1 features Jannik Sinner vs. Luca Nardi from 1:00 pm. Court 2 hosts Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs. Jessica Pegula and then, Iga Swiatek vs. Polina Kudermetova. One fan said, “Got in the queue for Wimbledon tickets at 2:30 am – totally worth it. Amazing seats and get to see Pegula, Musetti, Swiatek & Shelton (and only 8 hours of queuing lmao).”

Temperatures today are expected to match yesterday’s heat, making it sweltering for those lining up. Another fan gave a detailed update: “🎾POST 2 of 2: A Wimbledon 2025 Queue success story continues… @Wimbledon @ViewFromTheQ” They also shared details of their time in the line: One shared their Wimbledon 2025 ticket journey: the line moved at 9:30 am, grounds passes were handed out at 10:30 am, Court 2 tickets came at 4 pm, Court 1 at 5 pm, and Centre Court at 6:50 pm. By 7:15 pm, they were seated just eight rows back.

It’s shaping up to be a packed Day 2. The tournament is off to a strong start despite some early disappointments for players like Jelena Ostapenko and Ons Jabeur on Monday. Who knows what surprises today will bring? Catch all the drama on the Wimbledon Live Blog here! On the other hand, more fans are opening up about the time to get into the venue!

Fans share their thoughts from the queue outside Wimbledon

Seeing 10,000 fans waiting to get in, one X user asked, “@ViewFromTheQ hi there. What time in the afternoon do we need to join the Q to get in that same afternoon, and what time likely would we get in?” At Wimbledon, early birds catch the worm for prime seats. Only 500 tickets are available per show court, except for Centre Court during the final four days.

Some fans have been lining up for hours, with a few even camping overnight to boost their chances of getting tickets. One shared, “Hello from the #Wimbledon queue! @ViewFromTheQ 9236 at 7:47.” But yesterday, with extreme heat and large crowds, the tournament advised fans NOT to travel to the grounds.

At 7:30 am on Monday, three and a half hours before play began on the outside courts, Wimbledon’s official website posted an update: “Please be aware that the Queue for Day 1 – Monday 30th June – is very busy. And to avoid disappointment we strongly advise you not to travel to the Grounds today.” The statement also warned, “Please note there is hot weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday,” adding that shade “might not be sufficient.”

If it’s your first time queuing at Wimbledon, it’s an experience to remember. One fan shared their story: arriving at 2:55 am, getting queue card 1720 by 3:01 am, and seeing a man kicked out at 3:27 am for screaming outside the bathroom. They ended with a tease: “Stay tuned.”

Most Day 2 matches have started and finished. In a surprise, third seed Jessica Pegula lost her first-round match to World No. 116. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is battling fellow Italian Luca Nardi and already took the first set 6-4. Wimbledon is heating up. Amid ticket chaos, one fan asked, “You reckon the queue tomorrow won’t be as bad as day 1 and 2?” But for now, Day 2 is in full swing. Who do you think will advance past the first rounds today? Share your thoughts below!