Published: January 13, 2019
Why is the heat policy changing and have we seen the last of fifth-set marathons? The key questions answered
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Australian Open organisers faced criticism last year after several players complained about the extreme heat policy not providing enough protection in sweltering conditions. Gaël Monfils said that he felt like he was dying when he faced Novak Djokovic in 39C heat, Alize Cornet needed treatment after lying down on the court in her defeat by Elise Mertens and Simona Halep spent four hours in a Melbourne hospital after the roof remained off Rod Laver Arena during the women’s final. Djokovic accused the tennis industry of not caring enough about the health of players.
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