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On a stifling day at U.S. Open, tournament puts a heat policy into play

With an on-court temperature of 130 degrees during afternoon matches at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a 10-minute break was allowed late in both men's and women's matches. read more

At the U.S. Open, Stifling Heat Causes Some Players to Lose Their Cool (Published 2023) - The New York Times

An unseasonal stretch of extreme heat and humidity has left the stadiums at the Open sweltering. But a few players, Coco Gauff among them, say the hotter, the better. read more

US Open 2018: 'Heat-related' issues force five players to retire on day two - BBC

Conditions at the US Open were described as "dangerous" as five men had to retire from their first-round matches on Tuesday because of heat-related issues. Temperatures close to 38C (100F) in New ... read more

John McEnroe begs US Open to do something as players battle heat - New York Post

John McEnroe participates in the Stars of the Open Exhibition Match to Benefit Ukraine Relief at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 23, 2023 in New York City. read more

Why US Open won't close roof as players boil in brutal heat - New York Post

Also, that point on Tuesday, marked the first time the Extreme Heat Policy went into effect.” The heat policy also includes a stipulation that allows for a longer break between sets when the ... read more

On a stifling day at U.S. Open, tournament puts a heat policy into play

Ball kids are accustomed to bringing players water, towels and new balls during Grand Slam tournaments, but the trash can request may have been a first. Yet Novak Djokovic thought the bin might hav… ... read more

On a stifling day at U.S. Open, tournament puts a heat policy into play

Tuesday was so hot that it required the U.S. Tennis Association to enact an extreme heat policy at the U.S. Open for the first time at a Grand Slam. read more

On a stifling day at US Open, tournament puts a heat policy into play

NEW YORK - Ball kids are accustomed to bringing players water, towels and new balls during Grand Slam tournaments, but the trash can request may have been a first. Yet Novak Djokovic thought the ... read more