Arthur Gea exits mid-match for bathroom break in wild French Open scene: ‘I’m gonna s–t’
Arthur Gea's French Open debut was marked by an unusual mid-match bathroom break. The player, feeling unwell due to the heat, warned the umpire that he might not make it to the restroom. Despite the rules against such breaks, Gea insisted on leaving the court to address his urgent situation.
- ▪Arthur Gea, ranked World No. 135, experienced stomach issues during his match against Karen Khachanov.
- ▪He warned the umpire that he might have an accident on the court if he didn't get a bathroom break.
- ▪Gea ultimately lost the match 6-3, 7-6, 6-0 after leaving the court for a brief period.
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Tennis Arthur Gea exits mid-match for bathroom break in wild French Open scene: ‘I’m gonna s–t’ By Matt Ehalt Published May 25, 2026, 7:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This French Open match took on a whole other meaning for “deuce.” Arthur Gea’s singles debut in the French Open will forever be remembered for him taking a mid-match bathroom break after warning the umpire that something bad could happen if he did relieve himself. “I’m gonna s–t on the f–king court,” Gea said Sunday during the first round.
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