Roland Garros clarifies the heat rule after Sinner's defeat

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Jannik Sinner has been knocked out in the second round of Roland Garros 2026 against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, largely due to the physical issues he has faced. At one point during the match, the Italian's condition was such that the chair umpire decided to stop the match for him to receive treatment, and many attributed it to the heat in Paris. The controversy surrounding this has led the tournament itself to issue a statement to clarify the situation.

"For the women's qualifying and main draw singles: When the WBGT index reaches 30.1 degrees Celsius or higher before the start of a match or during a match in progress, a 10-minute break between the second and third sets will be allowed if requested by any player. If both players decline the 10-minute break, the game will continue without interruption."

For the men's main draw singles: When the WBGT index reaches 30.1 degrees Celsius or higher before the start of a match or during a match in progress, a 10-minute break between the third and fourth sets will be allowed if requested by any player. If both players decline the 10-minute break, the game will continue without interruption.

No modifications are allowed for men's qualifying singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, or mixed doubles matches. The tournament referee will make the final decision on any disputes or uncertainties arising at the venue concerning the Extreme Weather Conditions Policy. If a match resumes after a suspension for any reason, and before the suspension, one set has been completed in women's singles (qualifying and main draw) or two sets in men's singles (main draw), the 10-minute break will not apply unless the referee decides otherwise."

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