WIMBLEDON, England — In Britain, there are many days that people enjoy celebrating, like Boxing Day, St. Swithin’s Day and May Day. Flying Ant Day is definitely not one of those.
Flying Ant Day is the annoying occasion each summer, usually in July, when millions of flying ants set off to initiate the mating season. For several hours on Wednesday, the eager little pests descended on Wimbledon.
“I definitely have taken home a few both in my belly and in my bags,” said Johanna Konta of Britain, who beat Donna Vekic in three sets on Centre Court.