Tennis player from France succumbs on the court
In the scorching heat of the 2025 Cincinnati Open, French tennis player Arthur Rinderknech faced a challenging situation during his second-set match against Félix Auger-Aliassime. The match was taking place on the GreenSet court surface, an acrylic hard court installed over concrete, which Rinderknech later criticized for retaining and radiating heat.
The incident occurred when the match score was tied 2-2 in the second set, with temperatures near 90°F (around 32°C), creating severe heat stress conditions. Rinderknech, who had previously caused an upset by defeating Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon, collapsed on the court. After receiving medical attention, he decided to retire from the match to prioritize his health.
Rinderknech took to Instagram to reassure fans, posting a video of his fall and stating that he was recovering after hydration and rest. He attributed his collapse to the intense heat and the court surface, which he described as a "GreenSet hot plate version" likened to a stovetop, implying the surface contributed to the heat exhaustion.
The power outage that occurred at the tournament did not appear to have any direct impact on Rinderknech's health issues during his match against Auger-Aliassime. However, it did cause issues for the players and the tournament staff, leading to the suspension of the tournament until late evening on Monday.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was also affected by the power outage in Cincinnati. The exact cause of Rinderknech's collapse remains unspecified in the article, and no further information about his health status after his Instagram post is provided.
This incident reflects broader concerns about player safety amid extreme heat at tennis tournaments, especially on heat-retentive court surfaces like GreenSet. No further updates suggest ongoing health issues for Rinderknech after the event.
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