Why is the heat policy changing and have we seen the last of the fifth-set marathons? The key questions answered Australian Open organisers faced criticism last year after several players complained about the extreme heat policy not providing enough protection in sweltering conditions. Gaël Monfils said that he felt like he was dying when he faced Novak Djokovic in 39C heat, Alize Cornet needed treatment after lying down on the court in her defeat by Elise Mertens and Simona Halep spent four ho...
Why is the heat policy changing and have we seen the last of the fifth-set marathons? The key questions answered Australian Open organisers faced criticism last year after several players complained about the extreme heat policy not providing enough protection in sweltering conditions. Gaël Monfils said that he felt like he was dying when he faced Novak Djokovic in 39C heat, Alize Cornet needed treatment after lying down on the court in her defeat by Elise Mertens and Simona Halep spent four ho...
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