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Zeynep Sönmez Rushes to Aid Ballkid During Australian Open Upset Win

  • 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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FirstSportz broke the news in on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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