French Open ball girl exits match due to sweltering heat in worrying scene
A ball girl at the French Open had to exit a match due to extreme heat conditions in Paris. The incident occurred during a match featuring Andrey Rublev, who later won the match. Fortunately, the ball girl was reported to be fine after receiving assistance from officials.
- ▪The temperature reached 91 degrees Fahrenheit during the match.
- ▪The ball girl stumbled and required help from the umpire and a lineswoman.
- ▪Players have expressed concerns about the heat affecting their performance at the tournament.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Tennis French Open ball girl exits match due to sweltering heat in worrying scene By Dylan Terry, News.com.au Published May 26, 2026, 11:12 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A French Open match was stopped on Monday when a ball girl began to desperately struggle with the intense Parisian heat. The worrying incident occurred during 11th seed Andrey Rublev’s four-set victory over Peruvian Ignacio Buse. Originally Published by: With temperatures reaching as high as 91 degrees Fahrenheit, the ball girl began to stumble backwards — with the umpire immediately spotting the concerning situation. The official climbed down from her chair and swiftly made her way over to the youngster — who was also receiving support from a lineswoman.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at New York Post.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from New York Post
