French Open 2026: Drama already unfolding at Roland Garros in opening days
The 2026 French Open has already seen significant drama in its opening days at Roland Garros. Unusually high temperatures have caused discomfort among players and even led to a ballgirl suffering heat stroke. Additionally, several notable players faced early upsets, raising concerns about their fitness and performance.
- ▪Temperatures in Paris have reached 90 degrees, significantly higher than the typical May average of 68 degrees.
- ▪A ballgirl suffered heat stroke during the match between Andrey Rublev and Ignacio Buse.
- ▪Notable players including Barbora Krejcikova, Emma Raducanu, Taylor Fritz, and Qinwen Zheng lost their opening matches.
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