Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses during WTA match in Memphis
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 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.
"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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