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Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win
Key takeaways
- Casper Ruud was runner-up at the French Open in 2022 and 2023
- Casper Ruud said he felt he was almost "walking around like a zombie" at times as he struggled in extreme heat during his first-round win over Roman Safiullin at the French Open.
- Temperatures were said to have reached 33C on the first two days of the tournament in Paris, causing uncomfortable conditions for some.
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Casper Ruud was runner-up at the French Open in 2022 and 2023
Casper Ruud said he felt he was almost "walking around like a zombie" at times as he struggled in extreme heat during his first-round win over Roman Safiullin at the French Open.
Temperatures were said to have reached 33C on the first two days of the tournament in Paris, causing uncomfortable conditions for some.
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