WATCH: “Wtf is that response time?” – Arthur Cazaux faints in Miami due to unbearable weather conditions, fans call out tournament for irresponsible reaction

Frenchman Arthur Cazaux was ultimately taken out in a wheelchair.

WATCH: “Wtf is that response time?” – Arthur Cazaux faints in Miami due to unbearable weather conditions, fans call out tournament for irresponsible reaction

Arthur Cazaux (Via Imago/ screengrab X)

Arthur Cazaux, the French youngster, fainted because of unbearable weather conditions at the Miami Open. The tournament is played under the scorching heat of the US summer heat, testing the players all the way.

During his qualifying match against compatriot Harold Mayot, the Frenchman was posing a comeback in the third set, when he suddenly fainted while about to receive a serve. However, the opponent stood still, and the umpire also did not react quickly, raising a lot of questions about their irresponsible reactions. 

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The medic soon got on the field and checked up on Cazaux. He likely fainted due to the heat in Miami and had to be retired from the tournament. The Sunshine Double is played under the hot US sun, but there are massive changes from the Indian Wells to Miami.

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At Indian Wells, the temperature and humidity ranged between 60-70 degrees and 0-10% respectively. In Miami, the temperature ranged from 80 to 85 degrees, but the humidity increased drastically to 60-85%. It is expected that the temperature will remain the same throughout the week, possibly causing a lot of struggles for the players.

Fans are angry with the way Arthur Cazaux’s situation was initially acted on

After a hot summer in Australia, the tour finds worse conditions at the Miami Open, which records some big numbers in terms of heat and humidity. The heat got its first victim in Arthur Cazaux, who had fainted under the scorching heat.

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Arthur Cazaux (Via Imago)

Though there was an initial reaction delay from everyone on the court, the medic ran to check the Frenchman, who had to be taken out in a wheelchair. The fans got livid with Harold Mayot for not reacting at all. Nonetheless, Mayot advanced to the next stage of the Miami Open, as he gears up to face David Goffin in the next round of the qualifiers. 

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This incident took the tennis world back to 2021 when Jack Draper had fainted on the court due to the unbearable conditions in Miami. Many players have also been constantly struggling due to the sun, changing their attire after every set, and hydrating themselves. With more of the tournament to come, the players will hope that the temperature will cool down a bit to create a better environment for smoother plays.

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