As play began on day three of the tournament, flying ants swarmed the grounds, pestering players, umpires, and fans alike. The flurry of flying ants signified "Flying Ant Day" for locals — the annual summer tradition in England when all the ants sprout wings at once and search for a new colony while humans do their best to hide inside all day.
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An annual nuisance in England became a big problem for players at Wimbledon — flying ants
Some unwelcome guests made their presence known at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
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Unfortunately for those competing at Wimbledon, hiding inside from the winged beasts was not an option, and many players saw their game significantly affected by the ambitious insects.
While the pros did their best to keep a level head and not let the bugs bother them, some athletes were having a tougher time with the ants' interference than others. Said 10th-ranked
Hopefully most of the ants will have found their new colony by the start of play tomorrow.
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