US Open star collapses during match in frightening scenes before being carted off in wheelchair
There were scary scenes on Court 8 on the opening day of the US Open when Yoshihito Nishioka was forced to retire from his match with Miomir Kecmanovic after collapsing to the floor.
Kecmanovic forced a deciding set after winning the fourth before things took a turn for the worse for his opponent.
Nishioka looked in some discomfort at the start of the fifth set as Kecmanovic held serve to love.
The 28-year-old’s service game went to deuce with Nishioka seen bending over in pain while clutching his leg.
He then received medial treatment on court while Kecmanovic came over to sit by his side in a show of support.
The treatment continued for some time, raising more concern from those watching.
The Japanese tennis star was eventually forced to retire from the match as he was reportedly taken off the court in a wheelchair.
Yoshihito Nishioka fell to the ground in agony
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But Holger Rune and Alexander Bublik suffered disappointing first-round exits.
Novak Djokovic had no such issue as he romped to a comfortable three-set victory over Radu Albot.
The world No 2 will now face compatriot Laslo Djere in the next round as he bids to retain his US Open crown.
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Miomir Kecmanovic went to sit down by Yoshihito Nishioka’s side
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have once again been drawn in the same half of the draw and will get their campaigns underway on Tuesday.
Alcaraz faces qualifier Li Tu while Sinner goes up against American Mackenzie McDonald.
British No 1 Jack Draper will also be in action on Tuesday when he faces Zhizhen Zhang.
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