The Hottest Commodity at the U.S. Open? Shade.
Briefly

"I'm checking in with the weather more than I care to admit," said Jake Garner, the tournament referee, whose duties include adjusting the daily schedule due to changing conditions that climate change brings to the tournament.
In the face of extreme heat last year, tournament officials acknowledged the dangers as Daniil Medvedev cautioned, "One player is gonna die, and they're gonna see," highlighting the severity of conditions players face.
The U.S. Open is now using its retractable roofs efficiently; initially intended for rain, they now serve as a shield against high temperatures, closing partially once heat stress exceeds 86 degrees.
Utilizing the WetBulb Globe Temperature to gauge heat stress is vital for player safety; a 10-minute break during matches will now occur when temperatures reach critical levels, emphasizing the tournament's response to climate change challenges.
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