So now, not only is Djokovic out, but so are Serena Williams and Maria Sharpova on the women’s side of the tournament. However, Nadal is playing very well down under, and Andy Murray and Roger Federer are waiting in the wings to challenge the top seed. Plenty of excitement remains for the semi-finals and finals.
But the tournament organizers and pro tour managers are going to have to address the problem of the excessive heat conditions that prevailed again this year, with the athletes playing the early matches in temperatures over 100 degrees. That’s unsafe and ridiculous. Some players fainted on the court, and it was hard on them all. Something has to be done…
Stunning. Lots of upsets this year.
So now, not only is Djokovic out, but so are Serena Williams and Maria Sharpova on the women’s side of the tournament. However, Nadal is playing very well down under, and Andy Murray and Roger Federer are waiting in the wings to challenge the top seed. Plenty of excitement remains for the semi-finals and finals.
But the tournament organizers and pro tour managers are going to have to address the problem of the excessive heat conditions that prevailed again this year, with the athletes playing the early matches in temperatures over 100 degrees. That’s unsafe and ridiculous. Some players fainted on the court, and it was hard on them all. Something has to be done…
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