New Delhi, May 28 -- Czech tennis player Jakub Mensik collapsed on Court 6 at Roland Garros during his French Open 2026 second-round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone in Paris on Wednesday.

Mensik defeated Navone 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (13-11) in a five-set thriller that lasted four hours and 41 minutes, and Mensik collapsed on court after the match amid the intense heatwave.

Navone then went up to him not only to congratulate him but also to help him get up. However, Jakub was unable to move, and the medical staff eventually treated him on the court by applying ice packs on his chest, head and neck.

He gradually got back on his feet and began walking off the court. However, he started struggling once again as he walked towards...