Tennis star collapses at French Open after epic as medics rush onto court
Czech tennis star Jakub Mensik dropped to the ground and was unable to get back up after winning a gruelling four-hour, 41-minute French Open match
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s the latest on Jakub Mensik’s French Open situation:
- Mensik collapsed on court after a marathon win over Mariano Navone in a match that lasted 4 hours 41 minutes, amid scorching heat at Roland Garros. He received medical attention and ice to cool down, and was helped off the court, but he subsequently walked off with assistance.[3][4][7]
- After the incident, reports indicate he was set to play Alex de Minaur in the third round, with officials monitoring his condition and prognosis, though the exact status for the next match could change based on his recovery.[1][4][7]
- Reactions in outlets describe the on-court collapse as a result of heat and cramps, with some sources noting the challenging playing conditions in Paris during the heatwave.[5][7][3]
Key takeaways
- The collapse occurred immediately after a lengthy five-set victory in hot conditions, and Mensik needed on-court medical care before walking off with assistance to the locker room.[4][6][3]
- His next match was scheduled against Alex de Minaur, but his ability to compete depended on his post-match recovery and medical clearance.[7][4]
- Coverage emphasized heat as a major factor in the adverse on-court situation at this stage of the tournament.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date confirmations about his third-round status and any official health updates from today, and summarize multiple sources in a single at-a-glance brief.