Heat Wave in Tennis: A Moment of Truth for Player Safety The sweltering heat at this week's Memphis Classic tournament has highlighted long standing concerns about player safety on the tennis circuit.
World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova, the top seed in her first round match against Kristina Liutova, collapsed on court due to extreme temperatures.
Alexandrova's collapse is particularly concerning given her experience as a professional tennis player who has competed in numerous tournaments worldwide.