The tennis world has been rocked by the “terrible scene” where a star player collapsed faced forwards at the Washington Open.
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It was the second notable health incident in a match within a month for Wu, who needed a medical timeout after falling ill at the end of the first set in his opening-match Wimbledon loss to American Frances Tiafoe.
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On the Washington hardcourts, Wu was leading 4-1 in the first set when he made a wobbly step, went to take a seat and collapsed forward over the back of a folding chair.
Wu was helped to his feet and an umbrella was quickly brought over to provide shade.
Wu was unable to remain standing and fell over again heavily as officials tried to…