US EditionZeynep Sönmez Rushes to Aid Ballkid During Australian Open Upset Win
Turkish player Zeynep Sonmez helped a fainted ball girl during play and then won her match 6-2, 6-4, becoming a crowd favorite for her sportsmanship at the Australian Open.
- During Day 1 of the Australian Open, Zeynep Sönmez rushed to aid a fainting ballkid during her first-round upset at Melbourne Park, captured in live coverage.
- Heat-first: With several hot days at Melbourne Park, temperatures reached around 29 Celsius , straining on-court conditions at the tournament.
- Sönmez signalled and the match was paused while the ailing ballkid received on-court assistance and tournament officials attended as onlookers reacted.
- Tournament officials said the ballkid was treated and quickly recovered after on-site care, and the incident drew immediate reactions in live coverage and updates on Day 1.
- Alongside near-29 Celsius heat readings, multiple on-court medical interventions and welfare concerns were observed after incidents like Stakusic being wheeled off in distress.
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