Sometimes, even a $260 million upgrade fails to prevent uncertain obstacles. At the Cincinnati Open this week, ATP and WTA players have felt it on the court. Whether it’s the rain causing long delays or rescheduling of matches, or the “on-site power outage.” The 1000-level extravaganza has witnessed it all in a couple of days. But one challenge still tops them all, while making the competitors feel the heat – literally.
The North American summer has really made players warm, to the extent where they are left fatigued to even swing their rackets on the court. But some of them are still trying to keep cool and continue moving forward. For example, Ben Shelton, who just felt “cooked out” in Cincinnati.
After lifting his maiden Masters 1000 title in Toronto last week, Ben Shelton