Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe sent an emotional message to the USTA after Russian pro Daniil Medvedev’s warning that a player is going to die over the playing conditions and intense heat …
over the playing conditions and intense heat at this year’s U.S. Open.
“These poor guys today … they looked like they’re going to fall over,” McEnroe said on the broadcast,“I’m sorry. Please, USTA, in the future, I think seriously we should close the roof.” John McEnroe participates in the Stars of the Open Exhibition Match to Benefit Ukraine Relief at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 23, 2023 in New York City.McEnroe made his plea to the USTA — the United States Tennis Association, which is the governing body of tennis — from a remote location as he tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Daniil Medvedev returns a shot against Andrey Rublev during their Men’s Singles Quarterfinal match at the US Open on September 6, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.The retractable roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows was open for Wednesday’s matches, which marked the hottest day of the 2023 U.S. Open.Medvedev looked exhausted during the quarterfinal match and reportedly was using his inhaler at times during side changeovers.
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