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Video: Ball Girl Collapses In Aus Open Heat, Tennis Star Zeynep Rushes To Help

January 18, 2026

During a first-round match at the Australian Open on January 18, 2026, a ball girl collapsed due to high temperatures, prompting players Zeynep Sonmez and Ekaterina Alexandrova to rush to her aid. The match was halted as the players assisted and medical help was called.

Video: Ball Girl Collapses In Aus Open Heat, Tennis Star Zeynep Rushes To Help

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Incident occurred during the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 18, 2026.
A ball girl fainted due to extreme heat during the match.
Players Zeynep Sonmez and Ekaterina Alexandrova provided immediate assistance.
Play was suspended while the ball girl received medical attention.
Alexandrova fetched ice bags to help cool the fainted girl.

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Video: Ball Girl Collapses In Aus Open Heat, Tennis Star Zeynep Rushes To Help

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