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Two Spectators Die After Sudden Cardiac Incidents on Day 2 of ATP Finals in Turin

Organizers reported an immediate medical response from on-site teams.

Overview

  • Officials said the men, aged 70 and 78, experienced sudden cardiac incidents at different times and later died at Molinette Hospital.
  • One person fell ill in the Fan Village in the morning, and another collapsed in the stands during Taylor Fritz’s match against Lorenzo Musetti, prompting a brief delay and a public announcement.
  • The ATP and the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation issued condolences and noted that medical and emergency services were fully mobilized as play continued.
  • Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or further medical-legal details beyond the description of sudden cardiac incidents.
  • On Tuesday, the Musetti–Alex de Minaur match was paused for a separate medical emergency in the crowd before resuming, with the unwell spectator removed for treatment.