During the first day of the Australian Open, a ball kid collapsed, leading to a temporary halt in play. The incident occurred in the match between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zeynep Sonmez. As Alexandrova was making a comeback, the ball kid fell near the court. Both players and court attendants rushed to assist while medical help was called for, prompting a suspension of play.
The commentator, Catherine Whitaker, mentioned the match pause for the ball kid’s welfare. Sonmez received praise for her compassionate response from fans. Despite the interruption affecting Alexandrova’s momentum, she managed to win the second set, forcing a deciding third set.
Sonmez eventually secured a remarkable 7-5 4-6 6-4 victory, delighting her supporters. The warm weather in Melbourne posed challenges for players, as seen when Canadian qualifier Liam Draxl required medical attention during his match. The tournament continues with exciting matches ahead.
