Rinderknech criticizes the conditions in Shanghai: "It's difficult to breathe on the court"

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The speed of the 2025 ATP Shanghai courts has become a controversial topic of debate in recent hours, especially after Alexander Zverev's criticism towards the tournaments. The German pointed at the organizations, explaining that they seek to have the courts a certain way to benefit Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Shortly after, Jannik Sinner reacted, completely opposing Zverev's statements. However, the challenge of the 2025 ATP Shanghai goes far beyond the speed or slowness of the surface, as aforementioned by Arthur Rinderknech in an interview with L'Equipe.

"I confirm, it's hard to breathe on the court. I don't know if it's noticeable on TV, but on the court, it is challenging from warm-up. There is excessive humidity, worse than in the United States in the summer. Additionally, we know there is a lot of pollution in China's big cities, which probably doesn't help with breathing. There is a layer of clouds that presses everything down, but when the sun comes out, the temperature quickly rises above 30°C. All of that makes it difficult," explained Rinderknech.

- Rinderknech discusses the harsh conditions of the 2025 ATP Shanghai

"Obviously, the sun beats down hard on the head, and it is difficult to keep calm. Negative feelings come very quickly. Seeing the number of retirements or matches abandoned also affects our mental state, but the conditions are the same for everyone.

This week, there is a tennis tournament, but there is a struggle element that has nothing to do with tennis. It's about surviving, finding a way to win. Self-control is important; you have to optimize the body. When I see the soaked fans in the stands, even though they are used to it, I think we are not the only ones struggling."

"Zverev is world number 3, that says it all. The Wimbledon match will be one of the best memories of my career forever, but the next match will be completely different. I don't say I can't beat him, because I already have, but the bar will be set up very high," said the French player about his upcoming match at the 2025 ATP Shanghai.

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