British tennis player Francesca Jones was withdrawn from the field in a wheelchair on Tuesday after she collapsed on the field in the middle of the match at the Copa Colsanitas tournament in Colombia.
The terrifying scene took place in the third set in its 32 game round. Jones, 24, was preparing to serve against his opponent, Julia Riera d’Argentine, When she seemed to lose her balance and stumble after launching the ball in the air.
British tennis player Francesca Jones was withdrawn from the field in a wheelchair on Tuesday after she collapsed on the field in the middle of the match at the Copa Colsanitas tournament in Colombia. (Peter Cziborra / Action Images via Reuters)
Jones fell on the ground, where she stayed when the civil servants ran to her assistant.
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It is not immediately known what caused the sudden collapse, but Riera and the medical staff picked up Jones and placed it in a wheelchair. Jones was forced to withdraw from the tournament and then went to Instagram to explain the cause of Tuesday’s scene.
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“After winning the event in Brazil on Sunday, our total trip took more than 24 [hours]With a long week’s rest and minimum recovery. Bogota is renowned for his altitude and often takes a few days to adapt. Unfortunately, when we arrived on Monday afternoon, we could not practice due to the rain and this meant that outside of my warming of low level pre-match, my first exposure to limited oxygen levels with high intensity was my match, “she explained in a post of her Instagram stories on Wednesday.
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“During the match, I worked hard to give myself the opportunity to stay competitive while trying to get used to the conditions, but I gradually fought; a blurred vision leading to the collapse, without more cramp having taken place.”
Jones fell on the ground, where she stayed when the civil servants ran to her assistant. (Paul Childs / Reuters)
Jones then explained that the tests showed that his heart “worked a little too hard”. She noted that there were no long -term problems following the incident.
“Bogota is one of my favorite events of the year and I hope to reconnect in 2026 in different circumstances. After a few days of rest, I will continue to rely on the improvements to date this season. Thank you for messages and worries,” she concluded.
Jones was born with a Rare genetic condition Called Ectodermic dysplasia on the Ectodière plane, a condition that makes the hands and feet develop abnormally. She has seven toes and is missing a finger on each hand.
Jones was born with a rare genetic disease called Ectodermic dysplasia on the Ectrodactyly level, a condition that makes the hands and feet develop abnormally. (Reuters / Paul Childs / Photo file)
Despite the chances of hiring, Jones was a great success on the tennis court and spoke openly about his trip. It is currently classified n ° 129 on the WTA and has won eight titles in simple ITF.
