The crushing and humid heat that is experienced these days in New York It has become a formidable rival for tennis players at the United States Open, forced to play the decisive rounds in very difficult conditions. Thirty three degrees, wind chill of 37 and 50% humidity.
All the players who took the field said something about it. “I am drenched in sweat. They were very difficult conditions to play, but they are the same conditions for the two tennis players”acknowledged Novak Djokovic after the duel against Taylor Fritz.
The oppressive heat of New York, another fearsome rival at the US Open AP Images
“It was definitely hot. I think we played some pretty physical points early in the game. I would say it’s more the humidity than anything else (…), which is like it drained you.”explained the American.
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Coco Gauff said her thing after beating Jelena Ostapenko (6-0 and 6-2 in 68 minutes) with that energy and youth that she has been to the detriment of her rival on duty: “I don’t know if the heat played a role or not because the game was, you know, short. I do think if it had been a longer game it would have worked in my favor.”
Regardless of who benefits, what seems clear is that the next few days in Flushing Meadows will be just as hot and humid before the rains arrive and a considerable drop in temperatures. That is, it will be played indoors.
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2023-09-06 11:46:00
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