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Reuters
02-04-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Britain's Jones says altitude sickness led to collapse mid-serve in Colombia
April 2 (Reuters) - Briton Francesca Jones said playing in Bogota without acclimatising to the high altitude led to her collapse mid-serve at the Colsanitas Cup, where she was taken off court in a wheelchair. Jones, 24, was losing 6-2 5-7 5-3 to Argentina's Julia Riera when the Briton suddenly staggered after tossing the ball up to serve before collapsing on the court as tournament officials rushed to her side. Bogota is over 2,600 metres (8,500 feet) above sea level and can cause altitude sickness. "After winning the event in Brazil on Sunday, our total trip took over 24 hours, with minimal rest and recovery from a long week. Bogota is renowned for its altitude and often takes a few days to adapt," Jones said on Instagram on Wednesday. Jones added that she had been unable to practise before her match due to rain. "As the match went on, I worked hard to give myself the opportunity to stay competitive while trying to get used to the conditions but progressively struggled; blurry vision eventually leading to collapsing, with no cramp having occurred." Jones said they conducted multiple tests which concluded her "heart worked a little too hard" but that there was no long-term impact on her health.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennis Player Dramatically Collapses Mid-Game and Leaves Court in Wheelchair
British tennis player Fran Jones has withdrawn from the Colsanitas Cup after collapsing midway through the women's tournament. Jones, 24, fell on the court while playing against Argentina's Julia Riera as she attempted to serve late in the third set during the match in Bogota, Argentina, on Tuesday, April 1, as seen in a video posted on X. Jones had been struggling to breathe before collapsing and was seen lying on her back and rolling to her side as medical staff tended to her. She was unable to finish the match and was escorted off the court in a wheelchair, U.K. outlets Sky News and BBC News reported. Colsanitas Cup announced Jones' exit from the tournament afterward in a statement on X, 'Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera at 6-2, 5-7, 5-3 in favor of the Argentinian. ❤️🩹We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery." Jones was born with Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia, a rare genetic condition characterized by the absence or malformation of fingers and toes and facial clefts. She has one finger missing on each hand and seven toes altogether, per Sky News. Related: Iga Świątek Verbally Harassed by 'Aggressive' Fan During Miami Open Practice The rising tennis star, who ranks 129th in the world, has had some challenges in her career relating to her condition, having suffered 'bouts of severe cramp.' She has retired from matches 19 times in total, including two times now this year, Sky News reported. Jones' departure from the Colsanitas Cup comes after she beat Riera in straight sets the week prior in the tournament. She wrote of winning on Instagram on Monday, March 31: 'Won a tournament this week but there is so much more to it than that… I try not to talk too much (let me finish) about 'the obvious' when it comes to my career and I; actions speak louder than words. That said, thank you tennis…' "...Like any human will experience, challenges can often cause you to juggle with how to identify with your workplace, so obrigada Vacaria for all the kind words, and for reminding me for a moment or two why I started the sport.' Related: Rival Teen Basketball Players Now 'Brothers for Life' After One Saves the Other from Cardiac Arrest at Game (Exclusive) Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In 2021, Jones' said that she has become mentally stronger in managing her medical condition while playing tennis. 'I've had experiences that many haven't at my age, and I think that's molded me into the person I am today," she said, per the Daily Mail. 'It will have had an impact on my mental strength … and mindset as a whole … everyone goes through hardship and deals with adversity in their own way. Everyone's story makes a person who they are.' PEOPLE has reached out to Jones' representative for comment. Read the original article on People
Sky News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
British tennis player Fran Jones helped off court after collapsing during match
British tennis player Fran Jones was forced to withdraw from a tournament in Colombia after collapsing during a match against Argentina's Julia Riera. The 24-year-old staggered to the ground in the third set of the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota and was unable to continue playing. She had to be helped from the court in a wheelchair. "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," the Colsanitas Cup's official X account said. "We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery." During the match, she had appeared to be struggling with her breathing and lay on the floor before being lifted into a wheelchair by medics and her opponent, then taken off court. Jones is ranked 129 in the world. She was born with the rare genetic condition Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia. She is missing one finger on each hand and has only seven toes. Finishing matches has been a challenge throughout her career, with Jones often suffering bouts of severe cramp. Jones had lost the opening set 6-2 before recovering to take the second 7-5, but was trailing 5-3 in the third, two points away from defeat. Riera will next face the USA's Iva Jovic in the round of 16.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
British tennis player Fran Jones helped off court after collapsing during match
British tennis player Fran Jones was forced to withdraw from a tournament in Colombia after collapsing during a match against Argentina's Julia Riera. The 24-year-old staggered to the ground in the third set of the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota and was unable to continue playing. She had to be helped from the court in a wheelchair. "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," the Colsanitas Cup's official X account said. "We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery." During the match, she had appeared to be struggling with her breathing and lay on the floor before being lifted into a wheelchair by medics and her opponent, then taken off court. Read more from Sky News: Jones is ranked 129 in the world. She was born with the rare genetic condition Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia. She is missing one finger on each hand and has only seven toes. Finishing matches has been a challenge throughout her career, with Jones often suffering bouts of severe cramp. Jones had lost the opening set 6-2 before recovering to take the second 7-5, but was trailing 5-3 in the third, two points away from defeat. Riera will next face the USA's Iva Jovic in the round of 16.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
British tennis player Fran Jones collapses on court in Colombia
British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing on court. In footage of the incident posted to social media, the 24-year-old appeared to stagger after failing to return a serve from Argentina's Julia Riera in the third set of the round of 32 match and was unable to return to play. She fell to the ground and was removed from the court in a wheelchair. Jones' retirement from the tournament was confirmed in an online statement. 'Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera at 6-2 5-7 5-3 in favor of the Argentinian,' the Colsanitas Cup's official X account said. 'We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery.' Jones, who was only two points from defeat, had a quick turnaround after winning her eighth career title in Brazil at the weekend, while playing at altitude may also have had an effect. The British player, ranked 129, has to deal with physical challenges on court after being born with the rare genetic condition Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia. She is missing one finger on each hand and has only seven toes, and finishing matches has been a challenge throughout her career, with Jones suffering bouts of severe cramp. This is the 19th time in her career she has retired during a match and the second time this year. Riera will next face America's Iva Jovic in the round of 16. In the US, British number seven Heather Watson suffered a straight-sets defeat in the first round of the Charleston Open. The 32-year-old was beaten 7-6 (8) 6-4 by Belarusian World No 215 Iryna Shymanovich. Watson saved three set points during a tight opener but could not capitalise on her one opportunity to seize the initiative during the tie break. The World No 182 was broken four times in set two, including in her final two service games, as Shymanovich progressed to a last-32 meeting with top seed Jessica Pegula, the beaten finalist at last year's US Open.
