British tennis player Fran Jones had to be carried off court in a wheelchair after collapsing during her match in the Colsanitas Cup in Colombia.
The world No.129 was facing Argentina’s Julia Riera in the first round when she went to serve at 5-3 down in the third set.
But she failed to complete her service motion and collapsed, clutching her head on the ground.
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Medical assistance rushed to the court and Jones was taken from the court on a wheelchair, retiring from her match.
“Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera at 6-2, 5-7, 5-3 in favour of the Argentinian,” a statement from tournament organisers said.
‘We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery.”
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Jones has spoken of her motivation to prove others wrong in her journey as a tennis professional.
She was born with the rare medical condition Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndrome, and plays without two fingers and three toes.
She was told by doctors that playing professionally was not realistic when she was a child and insisted it had only made her mentally stronger.
Fran Jones. Getty
“I’ve had experiences that many haven’t at my age, and I think that’s moulded me into the person I am today,” she said in 2021.
“It will have had an impact on my mental strength and my mentality and mindset as a whole, but I am sure everyone goes through hardship and deals with adversity in their own way. Everyone’s story makes a person who they are.”
In explaining her motivation, Jones said she made it her mission to prove her doctor wrong.
“His comments played a massive part in my life decisions and career commitments to date.
“I’ve always wanted to make my parents proud more than anything.”
Jones has a career high ranking of of No.123.
