Alexandrova collapses on court during defeat as Memphis heat takes toll
Summary
Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed and retired from her Memphis Classic match due to heat illness during a tough three-hour game. The tournament faced difficult weather with high temperatures around 97°F (36°C), which affected the players.Key Facts
- Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired while losing to Kristina Liutova in the Memphis Classic first round.
- The match lasted over three hours in about 97°F (36°C) heat in Tennessee.
- Alexandrova was the tournament’s No. 1 seed; Liutova is 16 years old and playing her first WTA Tour event.
- Alexandrova briefly stood after collapsing but left in a wheelchair.
- McCartney Kessler, the tournament’s second seed, also lost in the first round.
- The Memphis Classic replaced Cleveland on the WTA Tour schedule and takes place in late July/early August, when hot weather is expected.
- Other players like Venus Williams were also knocked out early in recent tournaments.
- Several other first-round winners advanced, including Anna Kalinskaya, Magdalena Frech, and Alexandra Eala.
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