Tennis is a battlefield, physically and mentally punishing, with players grinding through endless tournaments and relentless hours on court. Yet, when nature turns merciless, even grit can falter. This summer in Cincinnati, Arthur Rinderknech collapsed onto his back against Felix Auger-Aliassime under blistering heat before losing the match, a stark reminder of the sport’s extremes. Now, former US Open champion Marin Cilic has blasted the ATP ahead of the Hangzhou Open, slamming the tour’s poor planning to combat such dangerous conditions.

Marin Cilic, the 36-year-old Croatian powerhouse, stands as the reigning champion at the ATP 250 Hangzhou Open, a title he’s determined to defend as the event kicks off on Wednesday. The tournament, which spans seven days, promises fierce competitio

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