French Open starts amid a heat wave in Paris - here’s how hot it’ll get

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMagda Linette of Poland plays a forehand during her Women's Singles first round match against Tereza Valentova of Czechia on Day One of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 24, 2026 in Paris, France (Getty Images)The French Open began on Sunday in Paris under a significant heatwave, with temperatures already at 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) by 11 a.m. and expected to rise to 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit).Early matches on Day 1 included 13th-seeded Karen Khachanov against Arthur Gea and 15th-seeded Marta Kostyuk playing Oksana Selekhmeteva.Spectators were observed fanning themselves with newspapers to cope with the heat, while players on court focused on hydration.The main stadium, Court Philippe-Chatrier, was scheduled to host 11th-seeded Belinda Bencic playing Sinja Kraus, followed by a night match.Three-time champion Novak Djokovic was set to compete against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night match, marking his 82nd Grand Slam tournament, a new men's record.In fullEmma Raducanu v Solana Sierra LIVE: British No 1 begins French Open campaign on day oneThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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