Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Rinderknech Collapses in Heat at Cincinnati Open
Tennis player Arthur Rinderknech had to stop playing his match at the Cincinnati Open because it was too hot.
He collapsed on the court and had to stop playing.
This meant his opponent, Felix Auger-Aliassime, automatically won and moved to the next round.
The temperature was 30°C when the match was played.
Also, Jannik Sinner won his match, with interruptions.
Arthur Rinderknech collapsed mid-match due to the heat and withdrew.
The match was against Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open.
Auger-Aliassime advanced to the Round of 16 as a result.
The temperature during the match was reported to be 30°C.
Jannik Sinner also won his match despite interruptions.
- Who
- Arthur Rinderknech and Felix Auger-Aliassime
- What
- Arthur Rinderknech withdrew from his match at the Cincinnati Open due to heat-related illness.
- When
- During the Cincinnati Open.
- Where
- Cincinnati Open
- Why
- Rinderknech withdrew due to the extreme heat.
- Player (Withdrawal)
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Opponent
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Result
- Auger-Aliassime advances to R16
- Temperature
- 30°C
