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The heat rule applies to all matches in singles competitions, even if they have already started when the WBGT surpasses 30.1C. Only one player needs to request the permitted 10-minute break for it to be enforced.<\/p>\n
For best-of-five-set matches – in the men’s singles – the 10-minute break will be taken at the end of the third set. In best-of-three-set matches, this is taken at the end of the second set.<\/p>\n
During breaks, players are allowed to leave the court but are not permitted to receive coaching or medical treatment.<\/p>\n
WBGT readings at Wimbledon are measured 30 minutes prior to the start of play, at 14:00 BST and at 17:00 BST.<\/p>\n
Where a match is carried over to the following day with the heat rule in place, it will not apply to a best-of-three-set match that has completed one set. It will also not be applied to any best-of-five-set matches that have completed two sets.<\/p>\n
Should there be a match in progress during which the heat rule is lifted, it will remain in place until completion of that match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n