Fran Jones Recovers After Collapsing During Bogota Tennis Match
The British tennis player, born with a rare genetic condition, cites high altitude and limited acclimatization as factors in the incident but plans to resume her season after rest.
- Fran Jones collapsed during the third set of her match at the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota, Colombia, and was taken off the court in a wheelchair.
- Medical evaluations confirmed that her heart worked harder than normal during the match but found no long-term health concerns.
- Jones attributed her collapse to the high altitude in Bogota and a lack of acclimatization due to limited practice time after a long travel schedule.
- The 24-year-old recently won a tournament in Brazil, marking her eighth career title, before competing in Bogota.
- Despite the incident, Jones expressed gratitude for the support received and confirmed her intention to rest and continue her tennis season.