Cliff Notes
- Fran Jones withdrew from the Colsanitas Cup after collapsing during her match against Julia Riera, trailing 5-3 in the third set.
- The 24-year-old was transported from the court in a wheelchair after struggling with her breathing issues.
- Jones, ranked 129 in the world and living with a rare genetic condition, has faced challenges with physical endurance throughout her career.
British tennis player Fran Jones helped off court after collapsing during match | UK News
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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“Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera at 6-2 5-7 5-3 in favour of the Argentinian,” the Colsanitas Cup’s official X account said.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.