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Baking on the clay: How players are feeling the heat in a French Open furnace
Jannik Sinner has blamed illness rather than high temperatures for his shocking exit while the locker room is divided over the weather in Paris
TL;DR
- Jannik Sinner lost unexpectedly at the French Open, citing illness as the cause.
- The extreme heatwave in Paris has divided players, with some struggling and others unfazed.
- High temperatures affect court conditions, making them harder and faster.
- Sinner's defeat is considered a major upset, given his strong form and winning streak.
- Players like Casper Ruud and Jakub Mensik have experienced physical distress due to the heat.
- Others, like Ben Shelton and Naomi Osaka, are more accustomed to hot weather and find it manageable or even preferable.