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British Tennis Player Francesca Jones Collapses During Bogota Match, Assures Recovery

Jones cites temporary heart overexertion as the cause of her collapse but confirms no lasting health effects.

  • Francesca Jones collapsed during a match in Bogota, Colombia, while serving at 3:5 in the third set.
  • Medical personnel treated Jones on-site, and she was transported off the court in a wheelchair.
  • Her opponent, Julia Riera of Argentina, was awarded the match following the incident.
  • Jones later revealed on Instagram that her heart had overworked during the match but emphasized that tests showed no long-term health concerns.
  • Jones, ranked 129th in the world, was born with Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that has shaped her career and physical challenges as an athlete.
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