As temperatures soared at the start of the tournament in New York, some players have wondered whether their health is at risk
Oppressive weather conditions in New York continued to make excessive demands of players as day three of the US Open unfolded on Wednesday afternoon.
The extreme heat policy – which had been enacted by the United States Tennis Association on Tuesday for the first time ever at the tournament – was in effect for a second straight day. On Wednesday temperatures soared to 96F (35.5C) with 47% humidity, which made it feel like 105F (40.5C) on the grounds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and as high as 120F (49C) on the unforgiving hard courts.
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