Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues
Summary
Jakub Mensik collapsed from exhaustion and cramping after his long second-round win at the French Open during a heatwave in Paris. He was helped off the court in a wheelchair and his participation in the next round is uncertain. Novak Djokovic also faced tough conditions but won his match despite the heat.Key Facts
- Mensik won a five-set match lasting 4 hours and 40 minutes in temperatures reaching the mid-30s Celsius (about mid-90s Fahrenheit).
- After the match, Mensik collapsed on court due to cramping and exhaustion and received medical treatment with ice packs.
- Mensik was unable to walk off the court initially and was taken away in a wheelchair.
- It is unclear if Mensik will recover in time for his next match against Alex de Minaur.
- Novak Djokovic played on a court with a roof but still faced the hot conditions and won his match in four sets.
- The French Open uses sensors to monitor temperature and can introduce breaks or suspend matches if it gets too hot.
- No French Open match has ever been stopped due to extreme heat.
- Other players, like Casper Ruud, have reported feeling very ill from the heat during the tournament.
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