General · 25 May 2026
French Open starts with players in 33C heat
Competitors at the French Open are facing unusually blistering heat, making it tough to perform at their best level. Temperatures climbed to 33C on Monday in Boulogne-Billancourt, requiring players to adapt their strategies on court despite low humidity. Daria Kasatkina noted she couldn't recall such heat at Roland Garros, with conditions expected to continue throughout the first week.
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