Overview

• An umpire permitted Alexander Zverev to swap soaked shoes during a game, announcing over the PA that the footwear was unplayable due to sweat; he later lost to Arthur Rinderknech in three sets.
• Il Fatto Quotidiano reports that Jaume Munar ran out of dry socks during a changeover and used a pair thrown by his coach to keep playing.
• Event coverage cites temperatures above 30°C with humidity often around or above 80%, conditions linked to severe cramping and other complications.
• Italian reports list multiple heat-related retirements, including Jannik Sinner’s cramp-induced withdrawal, and note Novak Djokovic vomiting during a match as players raise safety concerns.
• In a statement cited by Corriere dello Sport, the ATP said it is evaluating additional measures, including an official heat policy, while supervisors currently make weather suspension calls with medical input.