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The heat has been scorching at the Australian Open. Mississauga's Marina Stasek was forced to withdraw from her match against Priscilla Hahn after she was unable to cope with the scorching weather, requiring a wheelchair to leave the court.
In the second round of her singles match early Monday, Stasek was trailing 6-1, 4-6, 3-5 when she began receiving treatment for a muscle strain in her leg. After one of the points, she collapsed and was immediately in excruciating pain.
The incident underscores the physical and mental challenges tennis players face when facing extreme weather conditions at international tournaments.
In the second round of her singles match early Monday, Stasek was trailing 6-1, 4-6, 3-5 when she began receiving treatment for a muscle strain in her leg. After one of the points, she collapsed and was immediately in excruciating pain.
The incident underscores the physical and mental challenges tennis players face when facing extreme weather conditions at international tournaments.