Day 3 at Wimbledon proved to be anything but ordinary. While notable achievements like Novak Djokovic joining the exclusive 350 Grand Slam win club alongside Roger Federer and Serena Williams, and Iga Swiatek's dominant performance, grabbed headlines, the day was largely defined by unexpected disruptions.

Environmental activists caused a stir by interrupting matches, scattering orange confetti on the courts. Their protest, linked to an anti-oil group, involved confetti cleverly concealed within puzzle boxes sold at the official Wimbledon shops. This act, along with the return of the previous day's rain delays, led to significant disruptions in the schedule.

Tim Henman, a Wimbledon veteran and board member, expressed his disappointment over the protests, highlighting the added frustration on top of the already challenging weather conditions. The persistent rain caused numerous delays, impacting match schedules and leaving many players waiting to begin their first-round matches.

The interruptions had a significant impact on the tournament's flow. While some players, including Djokovic and Swiatek, benefited from playing in the covered courts, others faced frustrating postponements. Several players, including notable names like Bianca Andreescu, Alexander Zverev, and Karolina Muchova, hadn't even stepped onto the court for their first matches by Day 3.

Swiatek, after her decisive victory against Sara Sorribes Tormo, acknowledged the advantage of playing under the roof, emphasizing the ease of preparation and certainty of play. Other players advancing to the third round included Jannik Sinner and Daria Kasatkina.

Djokovic, pursuing his record-tying eighth Wimbledon title, faced a challenging match against Jordan Thompson. Despite almost losing the second set, he rallied to secure a hard-fought victory on Centre Court, a venue where he boasts an impressive winning streak.

American players Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe experienced firsthand the disruption caused by the rain. Fritz's match was suspended for two days, forcing him to endure a long wait before finally securing his victory. Tiafoe, however, appeared less bothered by the delays, maintaining a relaxed attitude during the unexpected downtime.

Another highly anticipated match, between Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas, was also affected by the rain, stretching over two days and culminating in a dramatic five-set victory for Tsitsipas.