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Evans Falls to Schoolkate, Heat Outage Delays Match

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dan Evans lost to Tristan Schoolkate 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying, ending his singles campaign.
The match was suspended for about an hour after a heat-related power failure disabled the electronic line-calling system.
Evans will still play at Wimbledon after receiving a men’s doubles wildcard with Henry Searle.
Schoolkate called Evans a phenomenal player before preparing to face Nicolas Mejia for a main-draw spot.

History

Historical Context

The Australian Open’s Extreme Heat Policy, introduced in 1998, was tested during the record-hot 2009 tournament when average highs reached 34.7 °C. Decades later, a heat-induced power loss halted a 2024 Wimbledon qualifying match, prompting the All England Club to plan a significant infrastructure upgrade for players and spectators before the 2025 Championships.

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Story summary

Dan Evans lost to Tristan Schoolkate 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying, ending his singles campaign.
The match was suspended for about an hour after a heat-related power failure disabled the electronic line-calling system.
Evans will still play at Wimbledon after receiving a men’s doubles wildcard with Henry Searle.
Schoolkate called Evans a phenomenal player before preparing to face Nicolas Mejia for a main-draw spot.

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