Previous heatwaves have caused harmful blooms of algae and in 2018 caused mass mortality among mussels.
It was a similar theme against the popular Monfils, who can whip up the crowd with his talented shot-making and infectious character.The French fans have a reputation for being boisterous and, with one of their favourite sons playing in the twilight of his career, created an energetic atmosphere which Draper had to block out.
Crucially, he remained calm for the majority of the entertaining contest.Despite having his errors enthusiastically cheered, with spectators implored to stop shouting out, Draper stayed locked in to retake the lead after Monfils levelled.Signs of agitation did show in the fourth set, though.
An outburst towards his box released some tension - and drew whistles from the home fans - but could not prevent Draper from losing serve for 4-2.After not converting five break-back points in a 13-minute seventh game, Draper took his chance in the ninth - but the drama continued as Monfils had two set points in the 10th.
Draper, though, is a different beast these days.
Having won three consecutive five-setters at the Australian Open in January, he proved again that he can come through moments of adversity deep into Grand Slam matches - even though he avoided a decider this time.An unusual setting, you might think, for an immaculate beauty salon.
But Michelle Stead thinks it sets the "perfect tone for any aesthetic beauty or wellbeing treatment".Mrs Stead set up her beauty clinic, called Perfection, more than 10 years ago.
Vigorous social media marketing brings clients from Malmesbury, Cirencester and the villages around."You can't help fall in love with the location," she smiles.