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Jannik Sinner prepares for US Open amid extreme heat training

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:34 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Jannik Sinner prepares for US Open amid extreme heat training

Summary

Jannik Sinner is training intensively under extreme heat in preparation for the US Open upcoming this summer. Following last year's struggles with heat-related issues, including a retirement in the Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner's team is prioritizing his heat tolerance. His heat struggles have affected his performances in recent majors, including this year’s Australian Open and the French Open. As he embarks on the American hard-court swing, Sinner aims to enhance his fitness to improve his title prospects in New York.

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By the Numbers

•Sinner faced severe heat issues in tournaments last year and this season.
•He retired early during the Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz.
•Sinner trained in intense conditions to boost heat tolerance for the US Open.
•He aims to improve fitness after a disappointing French Open performance.
•Next up is the North American hard-court swing before the US Open.

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7:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner Battles Extreme Conditions Ahead of US Open After Last Year’s Mishap

What they're saying

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With challenging conditions and extreme heat being Jannik Sinner‘s recurring subplot, he is no stranger. And so, ahead of the North American hard-court swing, he has already begun training under the sun to ensure his readiness as he heads into the final Grand Slam of the year.
— Yahoo Sports

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