Tennis star collapses at French Open after epic as medics rush onto court
Czech tennis star Jakub Mensik dropped to the ground and was unable to get back up after winning a gruelling four-hour, 41-minute French Open match
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s the latest on Jakub Mensík and the French Open collapse situation.
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Jakub Mensík collapsed on court after a four-hour, 41-minute five-set win at Roland Garros, amid extreme heat in Paris. He required medical attention but was able to walk off the court with assistance and appeared to be moving under his own power afterward.[3][4][7]
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The incident occurred following a marathon match against Mariano Navone, which Mensík won 7-6 in the final set after a tiebreaker, but left him visibly cramping and in distress as medical staff treated him on court.[4][10][3]
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Some outlets described the playing conditions as “insane” due to the brutal heat, which contributed to the physical strain that led to his collapse.[3]
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After the incident, Mensík was taken to the locker room for further evaluation and recovery; his next-round status depended on his condition, with reports noting he had a day to recover before potentially facing Alex de Minaur.[4][3]
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Reactions across outlets varied, with emphasis on the severity of heat-related fatigue in the tournament’s opening days and concern for the athlete’s health rather than the result of the match itself.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official updates from Roland Garros or credible outlets and summarize any statements from Mensík’s team or medical staff, plus provide a brief timeline of his French Open progress this year. I can also compile a quick, shareable infographic-style summary (CSV and PNG) of the key events and outcomes if you want.