Arthur Cazaux gave a positive update on his health
status following his collapse during the
Miami Open qualifying. The young
Frenchman fainted while facing his compatriot Harold Mayot on March 18, with
Cazaux leading 2-1 in the third set.
Footage shows the moment Cazaux collapsed, likely
due to the intense heat and humidity, and he promptly received medical
attention on the court. He was then urgently taken to the hospital and spent
the night there, but after undergoing necessary tests, he was discharged to
rest.
At 21 years old, Cazaux is currently at the highest
ranking of his career as world No. 74, and his collapse alarmed the tennis
world with its shocking images. The Frenchman has now shared an update on his
health with positive feelings:
“Hello everyone, a little note to tell you that I’m
feeling better. I just left the Miami hospital after spending the night in the
hospital, to receive care and a long series of tests. today my physical
condition is better, and my blood pressure and my heart have remained stable.
“It was ultimately more fear than harm. Now my body
must be rested and I hope to be back on the courts very quickly. Thank you all
for your messages of support, and see you soon,” Arthur Cazaux wrote on his
Instagram in French.
Concerns arise regarding the
conditions in which the tennis players compete. The veteran French player Alize
Cornet, a former world No. 11, commented on the situation of her compatriot and
expressed her opinion that allowing matches to take place under such adverse
weather conditions puts the players at risk: “The heat and humidity are just
insane here in Miami. When are we going to stop putting players health in
danger?”
Alize Cornet wrote on her X.