Ekaterina Alexandrova, the top seed at the WTA Memphis Tennis Classic, collapsed on court during her match against Kristina Liutova. The incident occurred in the third set of a grueling three-hour match, with temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius.

Alexandrova was trailing 5-4 in the deciding set when she had to retire after receiving lengthy on-court treatment. This marks a significant moment in the tournament, as the young Kristina Liutova, aged 16, advances to the main draw of a WTA event for the first time.

Liutova will now face American Maya Joint in the Round of 16. The match's abrupt end due to Alexandrova's collapse has cast a shadow over the proceedings at the Memphis Tennis Classic.