Emma Raducanu described playing in Washington, DC as feeling like you’ve stepped into an oven—and it’s not just a figure of speech. The brutal heat and humidity at the Citi DC Open forced Raducanu and Elena Rybakina to retire from their doubles semifinal, with both prioritizing their health and upcoming singles matches. Even after a gritty singles win, Raducanu admitted the conditions were on a "different level" compared to Wimbledon’s record temps. With her first hardcourt semifinal in three years coming up, it’s clear these extreme conditions are shaping not just the matches, but the athletes’ strategies and well-being. How would you handle playing—or even watching—in this kind of heat? #Sports #Tennis #EmmaRaducanu