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British tennis player Fran Jones experienced a concerning incident during her first-round match against Julia Riera at the Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, Colombia. While preparing to serve at 5-3 down in the final set, Jones collapsed on court, requiring immediate medical attention. She was later helped into a wheelchair and driven away for further examination.
The match had been competitive, with Jones winning the first set 6-2 and narrowly losing the second 7-5. The high altitude of Bogotá, situated at approximately 2,640 meters above sea level, may have contributed to her physical distress, though this has not been confirmed.
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Tournament organizers released a statement confirming Jones's withdrawal due to a physical issue and extended their wishes for her speedy recovery. Jones, now ranked world no. 129, has faced several obstacles in the past related to Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndrome, a condition characterized by developmental abnormalities of fingers and toes. Nevertheless, she has played in top tournaments like Wimbledon and the Australian Open.
Brief about the ongoing Colsanitas Cup in Bogota
The 2025 Copa Colsanitas Zurich, a WTA 250 tournament, is currently underway in Bogota, Colombia, from March 31 to April 6, 2025. The tournament features both singles and doubles draws on outdoor clay courts. Top seed Marie Bouzkova overcame a tough challenge in the first round, defeating Aleksandra Krunic 6-0, 3-6, 6-3 to advance. Meanwhile, defending champion and home favorite Camila Osorio showed her dominance, crushing Mariana Isabel Higuita Barraza 6-0, 6-1 in just 45 minutes.
One of the tournament’s biggest surprises came from 17-year-old Iva Jovic, who pulled off a stunning upset over third seed Alycia Parks, winning 6-1, 6-4. Patricia Maria Tig also made a strong statement, eliminating fourth seed Emiliana Arango with a confident 6-3, 6-3 victory. As the tournament moves into the later rounds, Bouzkova and Osorio remain strong favorites, while Jovic emerges as a rising star to watch. The doubles competition is also heating up, with local players aiming to make history.
