Players, staff and spectators contend with sweltering conditions as Wimbledon records the hottest opening day in the tournament's history.

Wimbledon experienced its hottest-ever start on a scorching Monday as temperatures climbed to 32.3 degrees Celsius and transformed the All England Club into a sizzling spectacle of sun hats, shade-seekers and fans reaching for water bottles.

Carlos Alcaraz rushed to the aide of an ailing fan on Centre Court as Wimbledon recorded its hottest opening day on record. Temperatures reached 32.3°C on Monday, passing the previous record of 29.3°C set in 2001.