SportTennisWimbledonAll Wimbledon qualifying matches have been temporarily paused because of problems caused by the intense heat12:44, 24 Jun 2026Updated 13:03, 24 Jun 2026Wimbledon qualifying has been suspended due to issues with the electronic line calling system caused by the heat.‌It has since been revealed that the system is being fully recalibrated with play set to resume at 1:15pm, nearly one hour after all games were stopped.‌Speaking on the stoppage, BBC presenter Annabel Croft said: "Well, play has been suspended here. It is quite an unusual situation as the heat is wreaking havoc with the electronic line calling system all around the ground."‌It has also been announced that there will be no further play until 1pm. Immediately after the announcement to those in attendance, Croft added: "Well there we are, you heard it there, no play before 12.45pm and they say 'stay hydrated'.Andrew Castle added: "We don't need to be told to drink, quite frankly. It is seriously hot."Dan Evans is one of those currently in action as he looks to try and reach the main competition, though he does face an uphill task with the Brit one set down to Tristan Schoolkate.‌The first round proper is due to commence on Monday, June 29 with the full draw to be made on Friday once all qualifying games have been completed.By the time that arrives, the temperature in London is expected to decrease significantly with there currently a red weather warning for some parts of the United Kingdom.Carlos Alcaraz has already pulled out of featuring at the All England Club while Jannik Sinner is looking to bounce back from a disappointing French Open, which was won by Alexander Zverev.Article continues belowOn the women's side of the draw, Aryna Sabalenka will also be aiming to respond to the difficulties she faced at Rolland Garros with the world No 1 yet to reach the semi-finals in SW19.Tennis icon Serena Williams has done that and gone one better on multiple occasions and she will return to Wimbledon as a wildcard.As for Emma Radacanu, she is fresh off losing in the Queen's Club final to Donna Vekic but the Brit performed well throughout the tournament after a challenging start to 2026.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌WimbledonAnnabel CroftAFC Wimbledon