Britain’s Fran Jones was forced to retire from her first-round match in Bogota after collapsing on the court. The 24-year-old was attempting to serve while trailing 3-5 in the final set when she suddenly fell to the ground. Tournament officials and medics rushed over but the British No. 5 could not continue the match.
Jones was helped off the court in a wheelchair. The tournament later confirmed that she had withdrawn and her opponent, Julia Riera, advanced while leading 6-2 5-7 5-3.
A tournament statement on social media read: “Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera at 6-2 5-7 5-3 in favour of the Argentinian.
“We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery.”
Jones had been struggling throughout the final set in her Colsanitas Cup match. As she tossed the ball in the ninth game, she staggered forward and collapsed on the ground. The 24-year-old was on the floor for a few minutes before leaving in a wheelchair.
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