During the first week of the French Open in Paris, concerns grew for player wellbeing as many competitors struggled with the extreme heat. World No.1 Jannik Sinner wilted in his second-round match, while Jakub Mensik collapsed for nearly five minutes after playing in the heat. But these concerns extend beyond this year’s French Open. Several players criticised conditions at the 2025 Shanghai Masters. Denmark’s Holger Rune summed up frustrations when he asked: do you want a player to die on