Heat Prompts U.S. Open to Alter Policy, Partially Close Roofs

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It got so hot and humid Tuesday in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., that U.S. Open officials adopted a new policy for the rest of this year’s Grand Slam event: They will partially shut the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof in extreme conditions to offer extra shade.

As reported by The Associated Press, the temperature climbed above 90 degrees and the humidity topped 50 percent Tuesday, making it the steamiest day of the two-week tournament.

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