Heat of the Game: French Open Scorching Under Spotlight The usually cool confines of Roland Garros have given way to a sweltering heat wave, leaving tennis players and fans alike to sweat it out at the French Open.
Temperatures soared above 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) for the opening two days of the Grand Slam, rewriting the normally clay court friendly conditions on the fly.
The heat is not just about comfort; it's transforming the game itself. Players are adapting their strategies to cope with faster balls and shifting energy levels.