Tennis fans have shared their frustrations about Wimbledon’s poor scheduling, aggravated due incessant rain delay.Day 3 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships is underway on Wednesday, July 5. There are a total of 87 matches scheduled, including numerous first-round matches from the opening Monday. The matches for the day commenced after an almost two-hour long rain delay. However, despite the forecast predicting clear skies, the covers were pulled back on soon after due to yet another spell of rain.Just two courts at the Championships – the Centre Court and the Court 1 – have the retractable roof facility, which has allowed the participants competing on those courts to complete their opening round matches, albeit the unfavorable weather conditions. The remaining 16 courts, meanwhile, have struggled to get the initial matches completed.It is worth noting that, the Centre Court and Court 1, reserved for the top players and highly-anticipated match-ups, have conducted just six match-ups per day so far. Moreover, the matches on those two courts start at 1:30 pm local time, which is two hours and 30 minutes later than the remaining courts, where the first match is expected to commence at 11:00 am local time.On Day 3 (Wednesday, July 5) of Wimbledon, Daniil Medvedev and Barbora Krejcikova will be seen in action on Court 1, contesting their delayed first round matches.Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner will conclude the day on Court 1 with his second-round match against Diego Schwartzman. Daria Kasatkina, Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, who similarly played their openers on Monday, are scheduled to take to the Centre Court for their second-round matches as well.On the other hand, players such as Taylor Fritz, Denis Shapovalov, Borna Coric, Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, Donna Vekic and Anett Kontaveit have yet to take to the court to conclude their opening Wimbledon matches from Monday. This means, numerous players are expected to await their first results while the players scheduled to play under the roof await their opponents in the third round.Tennis fans severely condemned Wimbledon for their large-scale scheduling fiasco. Many blasted the organizers for not allowing more competitors to compete under the roof inspite of the unpromising weather.“87 matches to get through today but Centre Court play starting at 1.30pm. They could have ticked off a ladies singles by now but overpriced hospitality is what it's about these days,” one fan said.Angelina Mk III@RuskinGray87 matches to get through today but Centre Court play starting at 1.30pm. They could have ticked off a ladies singles by now but overpriced hospitality is what it's about these days. #Wimbledon287 matches to get through today but Centre Court play starting at 1.30pm. They could have ticked off a ladies singles by now but overpriced hospitality is what it's about these days. #Wimbledon“Is it not bizarre, with so much delayed play, that centre and court 1 still start late ?” another fan wondered.Matt J@b_h_d_t_lIs it not bizarre, with so much delayed play, that centre and court 1 still start late ? #WimbledonIs it not bizarre, with so much delayed play, that centre and court 1 still start late ? #WimbledonHere are a few more reactions from fans:Ryan@Some1NamedRyanapologize @Wimbledon and KontaWitch will lift this curse!434apologize @Wimbledon and KontaWitch will lift this curse! https://t.co/4YqhgaB2iHJimmie48 Photography@JJlovesTennisForget Manic Monday, today’s Whacky Wednesday at Wimbledon, we have 42 singles matches on the schedule. ‍764Forget Manic Monday, today’s Whacky Wednesday at Wimbledon, we have 42 singles matches on the schedule. 😵‍💫Steven Mills@StevenMtennisHonestly, Wimbledon and their prissy traditions. Start play on Centre Court at 11.00am!There is a massive backlog of matches and to be honest the forecast doesn’t look that good for the rest of the championships.121Honestly, Wimbledon and their prissy traditions. Start play on Centre Court at 11.00am!There is a massive backlog of matches and to be honest the forecast doesn’t look that good for the rest of the championships.Lyn Knott@lyn_knottRevised schedule needed now! Get the R1s finished before even considering starting R2s. #wimbledon2023 twitter.com/MichalSamulski…Michal Samulski@MichalSamulskiNo play before 12:30 #Wimbledon141No play before 12:30 #WimbledonRevised schedule needed now! Get the R1s finished before even considering starting R2s. #wimbledon2023 twitter.com/MichalSamulski…Lyn Knott@lyn_knottMeanwhile, two covered courts are sitting there for 2 hours with no play. Absolute shitshow9Meanwhile, two covered courts are sitting there for 2 hours with no play. Absolute shitshowrowan #m1rrainlondon@rowakinaIt's Tuesday, 29th of July 2025. Players are getting ready to play their 3rd round of Wimbledon 202315519It's Tuesday, 29th of July 2025. Players are getting ready to play their 3rd round of Wimbledon 2023Sports Previews And More@PreviewsMoreHorrible organised #Wimbledon Over 60 Round 1 matches to be played and they’re not starting earlier on outside courts, still keeping only 3 matches on Show Courts and have delayed matches on Court 1 in hopes that the rain will stop and they can open the roof. Worst Slam Ever?1Horrible organised #Wimbledon Over 60 Round 1 matches to be played and they’re not starting earlier on outside courts, still keeping only 3 matches on Show Courts and have delayed matches on Court 1 in hopes that the rain will stop and they can open the roof. Worst Slam Ever?Tony Lascari@Tony_Lascari42@josemorgado Being able to say you made it to the 2nd week at @Wimbledon will have a completely different meaning this year. An absolute disgrace, what an embarrassment 🤡6@josemorgado Being able to say you made it to the 2nd week at @Wimbledon will have a completely different meaning this year. An absolute disgrace, what an embarrassment 🤡siapasaya2020@siapasaya2020Another rain delay at @Wimbledon . odd, the organizer gives preferential treatment at the center court Instead of letting the remaining players to compete And complete first round matches. well, colonial mentality even in 21st century.1Another rain delay at @Wimbledon . odd, the organizer gives preferential treatment at the center court Instead of letting the remaining players to compete And complete first round matches. well, colonial mentality even in 21st century.Polska Wódka@wizkidforever4@josemorgado Novak will be waiting in semis while everyone battling in the 2nd round108@josemorgado Novak will be waiting in semis while everyone battling in the 2nd roundPolska Wódka@wizkidforever4@josemorgado Novak will be waiting in semis while everyone battling in the 2nd round109@josemorgado Novak will be waiting in semis while everyone battling in the 2nd roundSportWizz@SportWizz@josemorgado The backlog of matches is now crazy. Could we be heading into a third week to complete the championship1@josemorgado The backlog of matches is now crazy. Could we be heading into a third week to complete the championshipRachel Sharp@rachel_sharp_@josemorgado I do think it's crazy they've scheduled three SECOND round matches for Centre from 1.30pm when so many first round matches won't have resumed or even started by then! Unfair on a lot of the players. Could've scheduled first round on both show courts from 11am today #Wimbledon52@josemorgado I do think it's crazy they've scheduled three SECOND round matches for Centre from 1.30pm when so many first round matches won't have resumed or even started by then! Unfair on a lot of the players. Could've scheduled first round on both show courts from 11am today #WimbledonDenise Charlebois@dcsconseils@josemorgado Wondering how the players are feeling. Some have yet to finish or start their Monday matches. Meanwhile, two covered courts are not being used to their full potential.71@josemorgado Wondering how the players are feeling. Some have yet to finish or start their Monday matches. Meanwhile, two covered courts are not being used to their full potential.Big Terry@Bigbigterry@josemorgado Maybe with the Saudi money they’ll build retractable roofs60@josemorgado Maybe with the Saudi money they’ll build retractable roofsDavid Kaposi@kaposi_david@josemorgado Novak gonna be in Round 3 when some player couldn't even start his/her Round 1 game 52@josemorgado Novak gonna be in Round 3 when some player couldn't even start his/her Round 1 game 😂VeeSun@VeeSun5@TennisPodcast When you thought RG had the worst scheduling… Wimbledon says Hi! It’s me.2@TennisPodcast When you thought RG had the worst scheduling… Wimbledon says Hi! It’s me.m*rve@mercpieJanuary 3th 2024, Rafael Nadal announces he will be back to playing tennis after almost a year at the postponed US Open 2023 (not to start before January 15th) as Wimbledon 2023 Round 3 matches are yet to be completed262January 3th 2024, Rafael Nadal announces he will be back to playing tennis after almost a year at the postponed US Open 2023 (not to start before January 15th) as Wimbledon 2023 Round 3 matches are yet to be completedKrista@BwehRublevI’d say they should send some Wimbledon matches to Halle under a roof3I’d say they should send some Wimbledon matches to Halle under a roof#TeamThiem@Metronomical19It's not just Wimbledon, ALL the slams seem to do this "we'll start tennis as normal and hope for the best."They seem allergic to preempting bad weather and avoiding issues by starting earlier and would rather "we MUST start as normal and then deal with the problems later"11512It's not just Wimbledon, ALL the slams seem to do this "we'll start tennis as normal and hope for the best."They seem allergic to preempting bad weather and avoiding issues by starting earlier and would rather "we MUST start as normal and then deal with the problems later"ALL IN@ALLINBET9Give the trophy to Djokovic already & let's move on now.#WIMBLEDON twitter.com/MichalSamulski…Michal Samulski@MichalSamulskiNo play before 12:30 #Wimbledon27No play before 12:30 #WimbledonGive the trophy to Djokovic already & let's move on now.#WIMBLEDON twitter.com/MichalSamulski…tomera@MjTomeraYeah, I think Wimbledon is cursed this year until they put Anett on a show court 15Yeah, I think Wimbledon is cursed this year until they put Anett on a show court 😭Victoria Azarenka calls for tennis to have "a bit more predictability with the scheduling" at Wimbledon 2023Day Three: The Championships - Wimbledon 2023Former World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka recently called for a change in the tournament scheduling after her opening match at Wimbledon 2023.“I think the traditions are good, but we do want to innovate sometimes, so I think with the rule of scheduling, there will be couple of things that could be adjusted,” she said in her post-match presser.“For me, the important part is, to grow our sport, is to be able to have a bit more predictability with the scheduling that it's going to be easier for people to follow,” she added.Azarenka suggested that the match format be changed so as to shorten the encounters, allowing more matches to be played in a limited span of time.“I feel like if that takes maybe to shorten the matches a little bit and have more, when people come, like, okay, I come to the match, it's going to be from hour and a half to two hours, and then the switch,” Azarenka said.Tennis has been plagued with numerous rain delays this year. Many tournaments have struggled to get their matches completed on time, with events such as the Turin Challenger and the Nottingham Challenger resorting to indoor hardcourts due to the unfavorable weather conditions.