Saturday’s Cincinnati Open semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was temporarily suspended in the first set after a fan felt unwell in the stands.
The delay lasted around five minutes, as staff members on site at P&G Center Court attended to the fan in distress. The high temperatures have been a talking point throughout the Cincinnati Open, and Arthur Rinderknech collapsed during his Round of 32 clash against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Iga Swiatek reminded everyone to drink plenty of water after progressing to the semifinals of the women’s draw, but the intense heat remains a concern. On Saturday evening, a heat advisory was in effect for Cincinnati and the surrounding areas.
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Temperatures reached 95 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, with a zero percent chance of rain and high humidity. Rinderknech failed to finish his match against Auger-Aliassime after he collapsed during the second set…