French Open 2026: Under a blazing Paris sun, Elena Rybakina crashes out
As the sun blazed down on Roland Garros, the tournament turned into a battle of willpower as players and spectators endured an unrelenting heatwave.
The top seeds generally managed to keep their composure, yet Elena Rybakina, the second seed, faced an unexpected defeat at the hands of the tenacious Yulia Starodubtseva.
Djokovic Fights Through Paris Heat
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- Djokovic fights through four-set win amid heat wave at French Open The Globe and Mail —
- Djokovic fumes over crowd's boos Sydney Morning Herald —
- Novak Djokovic lashes out at French Open crowd after interrupted serve: ‘No respect’ NY Post —
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