- Arthur Cazaux was forced to retire in Miami Open 2024
- Harold Mayot Advances to Second Qualifier
- Will play Chak Lam Coleman Wong on Tuesday
The Frenchman, 21, was locked in a third set against compatriot Harold Mayot when he fell to the ground while waiting to return. As Cazaux lay on his back, a medic ran onto the court to help him. The umpire then also got down from his chair and walked over to inspect the scene.
According to Cracked Racquets reporter, Cazaux was taken off court in a wheelchair after having to retire. Mayot won the first set 6-4 before Cazaux fought back to take the second 7-5. The 22-year-old was serving at 1-2, 30-30 in the deciding set when Cazaux fainted while waiting to return. Temperatures have reached 31 degrees Celsius in Maimi as per the weather reports today.
Opponent Reacts on Arthur Cazaux’s Fainting at Maimi Open 2024
After receiving criticism on social media for his reaction to Cazaux collapsing, Mayot wrote: “Stop starting a false controversy for nothing. It had been several games since he didn’t feel well and he was starting to cramp. I didn’t see him fall and I thought he was lying down because he had a cramp. When I understood that it was serious I immediately followed go to him and I was very worried. I did my best to help. There is nothing but great friendship and complicity between us and always has been.”
The star added that people need to stop sending hate all the time. Mayot, being a good sportsman wished a good recovery for Cazaux. Mayot will now play against former world No. 7 David Goffin for a place in the main draw.
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