French Open groundskeepers drench the clay courts with water and salt during heat wave

The scorching heat wave that has gripped Paris since the start of the French Open isn't just pushing the players to their limits. On Tuesday, the temperature at Roland Garros peaked at 35 C (95 F). “What we’re experiencing is unprecedented,” said Philippe Vaillant, the head of court maintenance at the French Open.

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN