Roland-Garros: How players are adapting to the scorching heat on the courts
Players at Roland-Garros are facing unusually high temperatures, with the mercury rising significantly above seasonal norms. The heatwave has prompted concerns for athlete safety, leading to calls for caution from the French Ministry of Sports. Despite the challenging conditions, players are finding ways to cope, including seeking shade and using ice to stay cool.
- ▪Temperatures at Roland-Garros have exceeded 30°C, with forecasts predicting up to 35°C.
- ▪The French Ministry of Sports has urged caution due to increased risks from the heat.
- ▪Players are adapting by seeking shade and using ice to manage the heat during matches.
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Russian player Andrey Rublev during the first round of Roland-Garros against Peruvian Ignacio Buse, Paris, May 25, 2026. ALAIN JOCARD / AFP Under the chestnut trees at Porte d'Auteuil in Paris, the thermometer displayed a temperature a good 10 degrees higher than is usual for the season. At Roland-Garros, the heat made jumping into a pool or enjoying a sorbet seem far more appealing than playing tennis, even on clay. But playing tennis is also a job, and fortunately for these professionals, a light breeze slightly eased the heatwave that has gripped Paris since the start of the French Open.
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