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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.
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