ATP introduces new rules in case of extreme heat
Under a scorching sun, bodies broke down in Shanghai. Faced with extreme heat, the ATP reacts with an unprecedented plan: cooling breaks, match stoppages, and closed roofs. A small revolution to protect the players... and the spectacle.
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The players' bodies during tournaments can sometimes be put to the test during heatwaves. The Shanghai Masters 1000 last October was particularly tough and led to a wave of withdrawals.
To try to address this, the ATP has implemented several rules: the introduction of a cooling break if the temperature exceeds 30.1°C, the possibility of a 10-minute break after the end of the second set at a player's request, and the stoppage of the match if it exceeds 32.2°C for more than 15 minutes.
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Finally, the court roof will be closed if the temperature exceeds 32°C or if the court temperature surpasses 45°C.
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