Jakub Mensik collapses after epic five-hour French Open match in scary scene
Jakub Mensik collapsed after an intense five-set match at the French Open, which lasted nearly five hours. The 20-year-old Czech player won against Argentina's Mariano Navone but was unable to stand after the match due to apparent leg cramps. Medical staff attended to him on the court, and he was able to walk off under his own power after receiving treatment.
- ▪Jakub Mensik played a grueling five-set match lasting 4 hours and 41 minutes.
- ▪He collapsed on the court after winning the match, suffering from leg cramps.
- ▪Medical personnel attended to Mensik for possible heatstroke before he walked off the court.
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Tennis Jakub Mensik collapses after epic five-hour French Open match in scary scene By Bridget Reilly Published May 27, 2026, 3:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Paris heat is starting to take a heavy toll early on tennis players this week at Roland Garros. Jakub Mensik was the latest victim in what made for a scary scene Wednesday. The No. 26 Czech player battled through an all-time five-setter on clay against Argentina’s Mariano Navone that included a wild 13-point tie-breaker final set.
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