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ATP Finals Confirms Two Spectator Deaths in Turin After Sudden Cardiac Incidents

Officials describe immediate medical aid followed by continued play in a subdued setting.

Overview

  • A joint ATP and Italian Tennis Federation statement on Tuesday confirmed that two male spectators, aged 70 and 78, died after separate sudden cardiac incidents on Monday.
  • The 70-year-old collapsed in the Fan Village at Piazza d'Armi in the morning and was transported to Molinette Hospital, where he died despite treatment.
  • Hours later, a 78-year-old collapsed in the stands during Taylor Fritz’s match against Lorenzo Musetti and later died at the same hospital.
  • Organizers said on-site medical teams responded immediately in both cases and arranged rapid hospital transfers.
  • Identities and further medical details have not been released, and the tournament continues in Turin with a markedly somber atmosphere.