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Elena Rybakina Exits French Open Amidst Intense Heatwave
Elena Rybakina crashes out as scorching Paris heat turns French Open into survival test
The Times Of India
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The French Open faced extreme heat as temperatures soared above 30°C, impacting player performance. Notably, second seed Elena Rybakina lost to Ukraine's Yulia Starodubtseva in a surprising upset. Other players, including Iga Swiatek, adapted to the challenging conditions as the tournament progressed.
- 01Elena Rybakina, the second seed and Australian Open champion, lost to Yulia Starodubtseva with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (4-10).
- 02Rybakina struggled with energy and balance, stating that she couldn't find her rhythm during the match.
- 03Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round after defeating Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3, while Magda Linette eliminated Jelena Ostapenko.
- 04Karen Khachanov won a nearly four-hour match against Marco Trungelliti, highlighting the physical demands of the extreme weather.
- 05Players emphasized the importance of hydration and mental strength to cope with the challenging conditions.
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The French Open is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 30°C, creating a grueling environment for both players and spectators. On a day filled with surprises, second seed Elena Rybakina was eliminated by Ukrainian player Yulia Starodubtseva, who won 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (4-10). Rybakina admitted to struggling with energy and balance, which affected her performance. Meanwhile, four-time champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round after defeating Sara Bejlek, noting the difficulty of judging high balls in the heat. Other notable matches included Karen Khachanov's four-hour battle against Marco Trungelliti and Andrey Rublev's victory over Camilo Ugo Carabelli. Players are adapting to the conditions by focusing on hydration and maintaining mental strength, as the heat continues to challenge their endurance.
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The extreme heat is affecting player performance and spectator experiences at the French Open.
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