Jakub Mensik Collapses After Five-Set Match Amid Heat at 2026 French Open
At the 2026 French Open in Paris, Czech player Jakub Mensik collapsed on court after a grueling five-set match against Mariano Navone lasting over four and a half hours amid temperatures exceeding 32°C. Mensik described the daytime heat as 'insane' and highlighted limited cooling opportunities during short breaks. Novak Djokovic and others have called for later match start times to protect players amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the tournament.