How Are French Open Players Dealing With the Paris Heat Wave?
The French Open is facing challenges due to a heat wave, with players struggling to cope with high temperatures. The wet bulb globe temperature, which measures the impact of heat and humidity on health, has become a focal point for understanding the risks. As temperatures rise, players are using various methods to cool down, and the tournament organizers are monitoring conditions closely.
- ▪The first week of the French Open has seen players collapsing due to extreme heat.
- ▪Temperatures have been in the low- to mid-90s Fahrenheit, attributed to a persistent heat dome.
- ▪The wet bulb globe temperature is a critical measure for assessing heat-related health risks during the tournament.
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Brian KahnScienceMay 28, 2026 5:03 AMWhy It's Almost Too Hot to Play Tennis at the French Open 2026Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's more than just a heat wavePhotograph: Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe first week of the French Open has yielded as many major upsets (two) as people collapsing on the court due to sweltering conditions.While temperatures in Europe are extremely hot for this time of year, they aren’t Sahara-in-the-middle-of-summer hot. To truly understand why people on the court are struggling amid the heat, you need to look at an obscure measure known as the wet bulb globe temperature.
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