Wimbledon 2025: Extreme Heat vs. Operation Ice Towels
The long-awaited The Championships at Wimbledon 2025 is finally here.
High expectations and the growing excitement fill much of the tennis world. What made the headlines was not the elimination of most of the top ten players for both men and women, or who made it through the qualifiers, but Extreme Heat vs. Operation Ice Towel. Fabio Fognini’s possible last Wimbledon match and incredible play were overshadowed by Carlos Alcaraz’s alertness to a fan succumbing to the extreme heat, causing a 15-minute delay.
The Temperatures at Wimbledon Championships topped out at over 90°F on June 30 after having a record breaking opening day of 84.7°F. For players, coaches and athletes, Krazy Kool Tech has revolutionized cooling science to combat extreme heat and has published projected stadium heat indices at court level and in the stands, depending on the surface, in an attempt to help athletes and coaches prepare. 84.7°F with 70% humidity will feel like 90°F and a temperature of 90F will feel like 100°F. For those unfortunate to not be in the shade, direct sun, UV radiation will increase body temperatures an additional 10-15°F.
Stadiums are literally heat domes as the court surfaces and stands restrict the flow of air. With each person generating heat equivalent to a 100-watt light bulb, the packed stadium becomes a real cooker. Operation Ice Towel, a row of ice rolled up in a towel, a last minute necessity for athletes and organizers, left fans to sweat and suffer it out. Heat affects players differently and no player wants to use excuses for poor play, especially most of the top 10 players in both the men’s and women’s matches.
Extreme Heat v Operation Ice Towel: 3 Sets to Love
- Heat Rule (WBGT) reaches 30.1°C (86.2°F) - Excellent strong play by Wimbledon
- Operation Ice Towels - Great game plan
- Unfortunately, poor preparation and execution - Ice melted quickly
- Towels were rather small and tall players like Daniil Medvedev needed 9 towels
- Players complained ice was not cold enough to provide substantial relief
- Lack of shade sealed the deal as Operation Ice Towel floundered
- Players like Frances Tiafoe were forced to abuse the bathroom or air conditioned break
- Valiant effort by Operation Ice Towel’s Wimbledon team but it was a mismatch
- Operation Ice Towel needs to step up its game and bring in Krazy Kool Tech
Krazy Kool Tech remains undefeated against Extreme Heat. With Krazy Kool it is a win for all. Strawberries with cream and champagne for all.
