Longtime rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are playing in the French Open semifinals on Friday — but the wind is stealing the show.
Wind gusts during the match have reportedly reached up to 30 mph, turning the clay courts at Roland Garros into a dust storm.
A little windy today at Roland Garros, yes? pic.twitter.com/XUJxXzBAzN
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 7, 2019
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The wind is also to blame for a spectator losing their hat.
No problem, a ball boy found a safe spot for it in the courtside refrigerator.
"Where should I put this stray hat?"'
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 7, 2019
"I don't know, man, just put it anywhere." 😂 #FrenchOpen pic.twitter.com/DDtcPiEL1v
Here's how Twitter reacted to the crazy winds:
Ever played tennis in the wind? It ain’t easy. Now try throwing 35 mph gusts & red clay into the mix—this is nuts!! But I’m still loving it! #RG19 #FrenchOpen https://t.co/s4z9uO2xRX
— Coreen Tossona (@ctmarcom) June 7, 2019
You always know Federer v Nadal is going to be brilliant, but I didn’t know until now that I needed to see them play in a wind tunnel - dust storm combo. My word. #FrenchOpen
— Mitch 'Red' Datson (@Mitch_Datson) June 7, 2019
Wind blows the court in #RG19 French Open be like: pic.twitter.com/WjBvkospir
— 🇯🇵＠ⓖⓞⓢⓟⓔⓛⓛⓔⓡ📖 (@gosuperaa) June 7, 2019
This match is a break bloodbath. The wind is the true winner. #FrenchOpen #FedererVsNadal
— Raff Badrinath (@Raffdrinath) June 7, 2019
Are Federer and Nadal playing in a wind tunnel? #FrenchOpen
— Amol Joshi (@amalezishi) June 7, 2019
The wind is ruining the match 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ #RG19 #FrenchOpen #Fedal
— MHD91☆☆☆3🇮🇹7🏆x8 (@Mohd_AlHasan) June 7, 2019
The wind at the French Open is ridiculous. @RafaelNadal takes the first set 6-3 vs Federer but the conditions are brutal. Have two shows to do today so going to Tap Out & try to get some rest. These guys could be here awhile. Have a good Friday. @LVSportsNetwork
— Frank Harnish (@VGKFrank) June 7, 2019