Auger-Aliassime on Rinderknech's fainting: "It seems like we are in an oven"

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Unintentionally, Felix Auger-Aliassime became one of the protagonists of the day, not precisely due to his tennis. The Canadian player, ranked 27th in the world, experienced firsthand the worst effects of the heat at ATP Cincinnati 2025. His opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, collapsed during the match due to the harsh conditions.

The combination of high temperatures and intense humidity continues to affect the American tournament, both the players, with the Frenchman's fainting as a significant example, and the facilities. Just a few hours after Arthur's issue, smoke emerged from a generator causing a massive blackout at the event.

"From my point of view, it was very sudden," Felix recalled in the interview after the match with Tennis Channel. "We spoke later, and he told me he didn't feel well today, right from the start, and it remained that way throughout the match. He tried to stay in the fight. For me, winning that first set was key.

Despite this situation, he was playing at a high level, serving very well. At 2-2, he collapsed and lay down for a while. Initially, as a player, you go from trying to win and be competitive to wondering if something serious is happening. You think about whether you should approach, if there's anything urgent you can do, calling people to help quickly. In the end, he is okay, but it was concerning."

High Temperatures

"It feels like we're in an oven, even for the fans. We are in motion and focused on trying to win, but the audience is seated for a long time, as are our teams. A friendly reminder to drink plenty of water, wear hats, and stay as cool as possible."

When Do You Play Your Best?

"Typically, when I've played my best tennis, it's when I serve really well. With numbers like today's, on any surface, it's very important to me. I see myself as a very complete player. I can do many things on the court; I can also return very well. When all of this comes together, I move well and play tactically smart, I am capable of winning big matches throughout the season."

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