Daniil Medvedev was the first player to appeal for a delayed start amid hot and humid conditions in Japan, and received support from world number one Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev of the Russian Olympic Committee serves during his third round match against Italy's Fabio Fognini, at the Tokyo Olympics, on July 28.Daniil Medvedev gave a frank assessment of the stifling conditions for Olympic tennis on Wednesday when the visibly upset Russian told the umpire he could finish his match but wanted to know who would take responsibility if he died.
“In the interests of player health and welfare and following extensive consultation, the ITF has announced a change of schedule due to the increasing heat and humidity currently being experienced in Tokyo,” the governing body said.Medvedev was the first player to appeal for a delayed start and received support from world number one Novak Djokovic.
Second-ranked Medvedev opened proceedings at 11 a.m. on Ariake Tennis Park’s main show court against Italian Fabio Fognini. “I’m fine. I can finish the match but I can die. If I die will the ITF take responsibility?” Medvedev replied.The ITF’s “extreme weather policy” allows a 10-minute break between the second and third sets if agreed by both players and Medvedev used that time to get a freezing cold shower.
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