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Top Tennis Stars Slam 'Brutal' Conditions at Shanghai Masters
6 Oct
Summary
- Novak Djokovic frustrated by 'brutal' heat and humidity in Shanghai
- Felix Auger-Aliassime talks about his father's immigrant struggles
- Caroline Wozniacki receives $98,000 Hermès bag as 'push present'
As the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament continues, several top players have expressed their frustration with the tournament's weather conditions. Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, in particular, has complained about the 'brutal' heat and humidity, which he says have made it extremely difficult for him to play.
Off the court, Canadian player Felix Auger-Aliassime spoke about how tennis provided a vision and direction for his father, Sam Aliassime, after he immigrated to Canada from Togo. Meanwhile, former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki shared the news of a special gift she received from her husband, former NBA star David Lee - a Hermès Kelly Mini Alligator bag worth nearly $98,000, as a 'push present' for the birth of their third child.
In other news, Spanish player Paula Badosa has had to take an emotional break from the sport due to a persistent back injury, while American Amanda Anisimova celebrated her China Open title by sending a shoutout to her nephews.
