A distressing moment unfolded during the first round of the Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, as fifth-ranked British WTA player Francesca Jones collapsed on the court while trailing Julia Riera 5-3 in the deciding set. set. Unable to continue, Jones was escorted off in a wheelchair and forced to retire at 6-2 5-7 5-3 in favor of her opponent.
The 24-year-old Jones was trying to serve in the ninth game of the third set when she suddenly collapsed on the court.