Tennis star Ebin Wu collapsed just weeks after passing out at Wimbledon and was forced to retire from the game on Monday.
The 23-year-old played at the Mubadala City DC Open, round of 64 He returned to his chair before returning to it, but appeared disoriented on the way to it and fell forward into his seat, the Daily Star reported. A ball boy, who was holding an umbrella to keep the sun out of the players, crouched down anxiously to help. Kure and help him
The Chinese player is battling Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki for a ticket to the Round of 32 and was leading 4-1 before the incident. The staff picked up Mr. Wu and eventually lowered him to the ground.
Ms. Wu was seated with her head bowed, and was assisted by medical personnel. At that point, it was clear that the match would not continue in favor of health.
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The 90th-ranked Wu isn’t the first to suffer health problems this summer after fainting during a Wimbledon match against Francis Tiafoe.
Wu, who faced an American player in early July, was treated by doctors while bowing in a chair. He measured his heart rate and said he was 187. (Related: Report: LeBron James’ son Bronnie collapses from cardiac arrest)
After all, the match continued with a break and Wu lost in straight sets. Later, Ms. Wu said she may have passed out due to indigestion after eating during a break in the rain.
