The North American summer has turned into a true test of endurance for tennis stars, with both ATP and WTA warriors feeling the scorch. In Ohio, the Cincinnati Open has become a battleground against not just opponents, but the unrelenting heat. On Sunday, Daniil Medvedev, drained and distant, slumped in his courtside chair after a grueling loss to Adam Walton, the sweltering air sapping his strength over two and a half punishing hours. Aryna Sabalenka, after a fierce clash with Emma Raducanu yesterday, quipped with raw humor, “This is how it feels to be old?” And now, Carlos Alcaraz makes an honest admission, as the brutal Cincinnati challenge continues to plague players’ bodies and minds.
The No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Carlos Alcaraz, marched past Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 in t