The American SetIn Queens, the U.S. Open Builds In New Defenses Against the Heat
The United States Tennis Association has added new measures at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows aimed at preventing heat-related injuries during the U.S. Open. The addition responds to the strain that rising summer temperatures place on play across the Queens grounds. Officials describe the changes as intended to protect players through the tournament's run.
With reporting from Curbed.
