Former World No 5 Eugenie Bouchard opens up on surviving in London’s Heat; tennis glam-queen gears up for BBC Wimbledon…

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Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has shared her surprise at the hot weather in London ahead of the Wimbledon Championships 2026. The Canadian tennis star, who has joined the BBC’s team for this year’s tournament, admitted that she found the heat more difficult to handle than expected.Bouchard, who now spends much of her time in Miami, said the first day in the UK left her exhausted because of the warm conditions. Her comments quickly sparked discussions online, with many fans pointing to the lack of air conditioning in British homes as the main reason.

Eugenie Bouchard says London Heat has been tough to handle

Eugenie Bouchard, the 2014 Wimbledon runner-up, is preparing for a new role as a television analyst during this year’s Championships. However, before stepping into the broadcast studio, she found herself talking about London’s unusual summer temperatures.

The Canadian shared her experience on social media after arriving in the UK. She explained that she had been in London for less than a day but already felt drained by the heat. She joked that the experience reminded her of being on a survival reality show because she was sweating even while doing simple tasks.Bouchard added that she normally feels cold, making the situation even more surprising. She said she slept without a blanket and still felt too warm throughout the night.

She also asked followers why the weather seemed harder to deal with in London than in Miami, where she is based for much of the year.Many people responded by saying that most homes in the UK do not have built-in air conditioning. Others explained that British houses are designed to keep heat inside during colder months, which can make them uncomfortable during heatwaves.Bouchard is not the only tennis player to raise concerns about the weather.

Several players have said that finding accommodation with air conditioning has become an important part of their Wimbledon preparations.American player Tommy Paul recently revealed that he rented portable air conditioning units for his stay during the tournament. He explained that while the hot conditions on court suited him because he had been training in Florida, sleeping at night without proper cooling was much more difficult.

Paul joked that British players probably cope better because they are more used to living without air conditioning.Women’s world No. 4 Jessica Pegula also said that cooling systems are her top priority whenever she visits Wimbledon. She explained that she always asks for portable air conditioning units or extra fans when booking accommodation. According to Pegula, apartments become especially hot on the upper floors, making it difficult for players to recover after long matches.With temperatures remaining high across London, the heat has become an unexpected talking point before Wimbledon begins. While players continue to prepare for competition, Bouchard’s comments have also highlighted the different living conditions between the UK and North America during the summer months.