Alexandrova collapses on court in WTA Tour match — SkimNews
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- Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court in the third set of her WTA Tour match against Kristina Liutova at the Memphis Tennis Classic, with temperatures reaching 34°C during a match lasting over three hours
- Alexandrova, the tournament's top seed and world No 19, was 5-4 down in the third set when the match was stopped for lengthy treatment, after which she was unable to continue and retired
- Liutova, 16, was handed victory via retirement in her debut WTA Tour match and was seen in tears at the conclusion
- Liutova will next face American Maya Joint in the Round of 16 at the Memphis Tennis Classic
- Sky Sports News has contacted the WTA for comment on Alexandrova's collapse and retirement
Why it matters: Top seed Alexandrova's mid-match collapse and retirement hands a breakthrough WTA Tour debut win to 16-year-old Liutova, who advances to face Maya Joint — and raises immediate questions about player safety protocols in extreme heat conditions at the Memphis Tennis Classic.
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