Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses during WTA match in Memphis
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed during her third set against Kristina Liutova at the Memphis Tennis Classic on July 28, 2026. The match lasted over three hours in sweltering heat, reaching 34 degrees Celsius. Alexandrova was trailing 5-4 when she required treatment and could not continue, resulting in her retirement. This allowed Liutova, making her WTA Tour debut, to claim victory. Liutova was visibly emotional following the match and is set to face Maya Joint in the Round of 16.
- •Match lasted over three hours in 34-degree heat.
- •Alexandrova was the top seed in the tournament.
- •Liutova secured her first WTA Tour victory.
- •Liutova will next play Maya Joint in the Round of 16.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses in 34C heat in Memphis Classic
- 12:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — Alexandrova collapses on court during defeat as Memphis heat takes toll
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Alexandrova collapses on court amid 34C heat
- 5:44 AMBBC Sport — Alexandrova collapses on court amid 34C heat
"Russian retires from match against Kristina Liutova Venus Williams and Katie Boulter beaten in Washington Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on the court before retiring from her match against Kristina Liutova at the Memphis Classic due to heat-related illness. Alexandrova, the tournament’s No 1 seed, was two points away from defeat to the 16-year-old Liutova, who was making her WTA debut. The temperature was around 97°F (36°C) in Tennessee as the two Russians played out a gruelling first-round match lasting more than three hours. Continue reading...
"World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to high temperatures.
"World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to high temperatures.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:47 PMTennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses in 34C heat in Memphis Classic
World No 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova was taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing on court due to high temperatures
- The Guardian SportJul 29, 2026, 12:35 PMAlexandrova collapses on court during defeat as Memphis heat takes toll
Russian retires from match against Kristina Liutova Venus Williams and Katie Boulter beaten in Washington Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on the court before retiring from her match against Kristina Liutova at the Memphis Classic due to heat-related illness. Alexandrova, the tournament’s No 1 seed, was two points away from defeat to the 16-year-old Liutova, who was making her WTA debut. The temperature was around 97°F (36°C) in Tennessee as the two Russians played out a gruelling first-round match lasting more than three hours. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:44 AMAlexandrova collapses on court amid 34C heat
World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to high temperatures.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 5:44 AMAlexandrova collapses on court amid 34C heat
World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to high temperatures.
- Sky Sports—Alexandrova collapses on court in WTA Tour match
Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court in the third set of her WTA Tour match against Kristina Liutova at the Memphis Tennis Classic.
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