US EditionZeynep Sönmez Rushes to Aid Ballkid During Australian Open Upset Win
Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sönmez paused her match to help a fainting ball girl, highlighting player sportsmanship amid reported heat-related issues at the Australian Open.
- On Sunday at 1573 Arena, Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sönmez upset No. Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the second round.
- Heat appeared to be a factor, with temperatures near 29 Celsius as the ballkid wobbled and stumbled backward near the umpire in the ninth game of the second set on the exposed hardcourt.
- Sönmez put the ballkid's arm over her shoulder and guided her to a seat near the side of the arena, where tournament medical staff assessed and treated her, with the ballkid later recovering but not returning.
- Officials said `We'll stop and wait for it to get sorted.`, and players waited about seven minutes while staff and Gerry Armstrong rushed to help before play resumed.
- Broadcasters flagged multiple ballkid incidents and operational strain, and commentators highlighted that several players forced to retire with cramping at this year's Australian Open.
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