How Wimbledon weather has changed throughout the years
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For nearly 150 years, Wimbledon has been as much a battle against the elements as it is a tennis tournament, with rain delays, chilly temps and later, sweltering heat waves all shaping the sport’s most iconic stage.
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- Wimbledon’s first championship in 1877 was delayed by heavy rain. 16s
- Early tournaments were frequently interrupted by rain, with 1906 seeing the soggiest match on record. 29s
- The wettest championship overall occurred in 1927. 36s
- By the 1950s, Wimbledon began experiencing warmer, sunnier weather. 45s
- Recent years have brought record heat, with 2015 reaching 96 degrees and current tournaments seeing both heat and rain. 57s