Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
The French Open is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Players and fans are struggling with the conditions, which have altered the pace of the matches. The tournament has implemented extreme weather protocols to manage the heat, including potential cooling breaks and match suspensions.
- ▪Temperatures at the French Open have soared to 33 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal for late May.
- ▪Players are using ice packs and fans are seeking relief under sprinklers due to the heat.
- ▪The tournament has adopted an extreme weather policy that includes cooling breaks and potential match suspensions.
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Open this photo in gallery:Alex De Minaur of Australia attends a break during his first round men's singles match against Toby Samuel of Britain at the French Open in Paris on Monday.Christophe Ena/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics.And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.Temperatures for the opening two days of the clay-court Grand Slam have soared to 33 degrees C – far beyond normal for late May in the French capital.
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