5 questions about the French Open heat wave
The 2026 French Open is experiencing unusually high temperatures, reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Players and fans are using various methods to cope with the heat, including ice packs and sprinklers. The extreme conditions are expected to persist throughout the first week of the tournament.
- ▪Temperatures at the French Open have reached 33 degrees Celsius, significantly above the normal for late May in Paris.
- ▪Players are using ice packs and fans are cooling off under sprinklers to cope with the heat.
- ▪The tournament has a heat policy that includes cooling breaks and potential suspension of play based on temperature measurements.
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1. How hot is it at the 2026 French Open, and how unusual is this? Temperatures have reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 F) during the tournament’s opening days, far above normal for late May in Paris. Tennis tournament players say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics — which were held in the peak summer months of July and August. 2. How are players and fans coping with the extreme heat? Players are placing bags of ice around their necks during changeovers, while fans are cooling off under sprinklers. Court workers watering the clay between sets have also been directing their hoses at spectators who beg to be doused.
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