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What to know about the heat policy at the French Open
The French Open's extreme weather policy, which includes cooling breaks and potential suspensions based on Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), has not been activated despite recent heat. Temperatures during Jannik Sinner's match reached 32°C (90°F) but did not meet the threshold for intervention. Novak Djokovic suggested scheduling more night matches during extreme heat to mitigate conditions.
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