The Heat is oppressive in Miami, even with temperatures below 80.
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 21, 2024
The Miami heat is real – and daunting – and it isn’t the fabled NBA franchise that we speak of. Over the last two days there have been a few scary incidents at the Miami Open, with one player collapsing on the court, while another barely stayed on his feet.
France’s Arthur Cazaux collapsed during his qualifying match against Harold Mayot, and had to be checked by medical doctors before being given the all clear.
Very worrying scenes in Miami as 21 year old Arthur Cazaux suddenly collapsed in the @MiamiOpen Qualifying. He was up early in the 3rd set but had to retire and was taken away on a wheelchair to be checked by medics.
Hopefully he’s ok and nothing serious.pic.twitter.com/ItsCwOFJCD
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) March 18, 2024
74th-ranked Cazaux later reported that he was feeling much better.
“Hello everyone, A little note to tell you that I’m feeling better,” he tweeted. “I just left the hospital in Miami after spending the night in the hospital receiving treatment and a long series of tests. Today I am better. My blood pressure and my heart remained stable.”
Hello tout le monde,
Petit mot pour vous dire que je vais mieux. Je viens tout juste de quitter l’hôpital de Miami après avoir passé la nuit à l’hôpital à recevoir des soins et une longue série de tests. Aujourd’hui je vais mieux. Ma tension et mon coeur sont restés stables.
— Arthur Cazaux (@ArthurCazauxOff) March 19, 2024
Cazaux wasn’t the only one to suffer. On Wednesday Italy’s Matteo Berrettini nearly collapsed during his first-round loss to Andy Murray. The Italian wobbled before serving, and needed some time to gather himself, but pressed on to continue the match.
Matteo Berrettini almost fell over as he was about to serve
Truly terrible to see this after everything he’s gone through with injuries.
The temperature is 76 degrees, not super hot for Miami.
Arthur Cazaux fainted earlier this week.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 20, 2024
Even with temperatures below 80, the stifling humidity in Southern Florida can be extremely tough even for world-class athletes.
Photo credit: Matthew Calvis
