Tennis tournament in Paris reports heat-related player collapses on day five

The fifth day of matches took place at the tennis tournament in Paris. A player who won a five-set match later described the heat as "insane" and collapsed at the end of play.

Match observations One 17-year-old player trailed before recovering to win a service break and lead 4-2 in a set. The same player hit an ace and a cross-court forehand to close the game.

Player comments on breaks Another player led 4-0 after returning from a career break. She said time away from competition allowed her to feel like a normal person and spend time with family. She added that the schedule is long and exhausting and that breaks should be normalized to protect physical and mental health.