He held Djokovic to 0/7 on break points throughout the first set, thoroughly outplaying him on the big moments. Here's what these clips show, starting with the first one: The first clip shows Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsing during the Euro 2020 in June 2021 after suffering a cardiac arrest. ---." Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. Despite his own glaring form and confidence issues, Nadal emerged from a tense, scrappy match with his first win of the 2023 season, outlasting Draper 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round of the Australian Open. Sky Sports, https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11838/12254909/moussa-dembele-atletico-madrid-striker-collapses-in-training-and-requires-medical-attention. Reuters, 13 June 2021, https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/eriksens-former-cardiologist-says-he-had-no-history-heart-concerns-2021-06-13/. Probably," he said. It was a tough match, really tough conditions today. https://www.goal.com/en/news/charles-bulu-fifa-referee-in-stable-condition-after/140om1o7bbfd41r6tnuue97tra. He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. Some of the incidents involved people who had been previously diagnosed with COVID-19. However, just as Draper established himself in the match, his body betrayed him. Britain's Dan Evans is into the Canadian Open semi-finals after coming from a set down to beat American Tommy Paul in Montreal. In Vaxxers, she and her colleague, Associate Professor Catherine Green, also from the University of Oxford, describe in painstaking detail the remarkable journey that saw an effective vaccine developed faster than has ever happened before. The focus of the crowds vocal approval is a woman sitting in the front row of the royal box. In separate messages posted on Twitter, both said they didn't have any hospital stay or restrictions imposed on them. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, who is currently ranked No. That's why it's important to avoid Covid-19, and the best way to do that is to stay up-to-date with your vaccine doses. Probably. British teenager Jack Draper says he "needs to improve physically" after retiring on his ATP Tour debut following a dramatic fall in Miami. Temperatures in the Florida city hit a high of the mid-80s as Jack was playing against Kazakhstans Mikhail Kukushkin, 33. "I was just really pleased that I was able to compete well and find a way to come through.". He collapsed in March 2021, but wasn't eligible until June. The issue of the rare clotting side effect now linked to the vaccine is only briefly touched on, which may be because the book would have been written before that became such a big part of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine story. Nobody can say. Then it will be understood, then it will be trusted.. https://www.goal.com/en/news/charles-bulu-fifa-referee-in-stable-condition-after/140om1o7bbfd41r6tnuue97tra. The sixth clip shows Charles Bulu, a Ghanaian referee, collapsing in March 2021 during the final minutes of an Africa Cup match between Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia. Whether she is successful in convincing the vaccine-hesitant woman is unknown. Earlier on Monday, Kyle Edmund was comfortably defeated 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 by Jannik Sinner, the 15th seed, as he continues to return to the tour after knee surgery. The journey alone will be engrossing. Jack Draper suddenly collapsed during a tennis match, which was also his ATP Tour debut. A video compiles footage of various incidents in which athletes fainted. Everything We Know So Far, Beautiful Nature-Inspired Baby Names Used By Celebrity Parents, Did Vanderpump Rules Tom Cheated on Ariana With Raquel? What it is and how to disable it. Tennis . This book is a must-read. What we can say, however, is that those claiming that this shows a "vaccine injury" are doing so without evidence. He deserves credit for that and I wish him all the best.. "I'm Fully Fit and Back on Duty Referee Bulu." So hot and humid and really slow. . "We've got to work together, to address the issues that we have," Draper told reporters after the ceremony. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. We've received your submission. He shook out his leg between points, roared in frustration and, after double faulting away a break, eventually called out a trainer during the change of ends. It doesn't appear to be a professional badminton event. A video features a compilation of athletes fainting due to the COVID-19 vaccine. Jack Draper waves to the Centre Court crowd after his defeat to Novak Djokovic. "I got it, it's obviously an extremely aggressive virus and you can catch it from anywhere, but I got it and it did affect me quite badly for seven days," Draper continued. On Monday, before world champion Novak Djokovic and the UK's Jack Draper began the first men's singles match on Centre Court, the crowd rose to its feet to applaud scientists, health workers,. "I . But as I've got older I've started to really realise what I'm capable of.". "I didn't move a muscle and that was after pre-season as well, so I put in a really good pre-season and then I didn't play so it's been a rough start to the year," he said. "I've put in loads of great training since then, so it's no excuse, but did it have an effect on me at the time? Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. Francesco Passaro, Chun-Hsin Tseng, Brandon Nakashima, Lorenzo Musetti, Jack Draper, Jiri Lehecka, Dominic Stricker and Matteo Arnaldi pose for the official group photo of the 2022 Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals. "Moussa Dembele Returns to Atletico Madrid Training Days after Collapsing." Get the latest tennis headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Draper, 21, levelled at one-set each before 22 . By signing up to the Mashable newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications And physically Ill be first to say Im still a work in progress.. Ive never played in such slow conditions. I know that this season is short and there is not a lot of players who earn a living on the grass court.. This video does not show vaccine injuries or people fainting due to the COVID-19 vaccine. The fifth clip in this video is the one we know the least about. Nadal had said before the match that Draper, a hard-hitting 21-year-old Briton ranked 38 in the world, was possibly the toughest first-round opponent he could have faced. Draper now plans to travel back to the UK where he aims to take part at the Pro-Series in Loughborough, which consists of seven matches in seven days, before playing a couple of Challenger events on clay in Italy ahead of the grass-court season. A video, provided by Tennis TV, shows 19-year-old. Calling all Disney adults and 'Titanic' fanatics. Some dozen murders between 1888 and 1892 have been speculatively attributed to Jack the Ripper, but only five of those, all committed in 1888, were linked by police to a . I got it, its obviously an extremely aggressive virus and you can catch it from anywhere, but I got it and it did affect me quite badly for seven days. Draper, who was trailing 6-5 on serve in the hot conditions, was examined by the medic and had his heart-rate checked before deciding to continue. Jack Draper rues lack of fitness after defeat to vulnerable Rafael Nadal After taking the second set, the chance was there for Jack Draper but his body let him down By Simon Briggs, Tennis. Jason Hahn is a Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. By Jack Draper. "No h relao entre casos de mal sbito em atletas e vacinas contra covid." Its going to be a work in progress, the cramp.. Perhaps this will bring him a bit of luck for Wimbledon? In the last couple of hours, I have been with physios, trying to recover as best as possible, just trying to look after myself and move forward.. Meanwhile the British No 1, Cameron Norrie, continued his solid start to the season by moving into the second round with a 7-6 (3), 6-0, 6-3 win over 18-year-old Frenchman Luca van Assche. The very fact that Wimbledon is going ahead this year at all is thanks in large part to people like those honoured (last year, the tournament was cancelled for the first time since World War II(Opens in a new tab)). "British Teenager Jack Draper Collapses with Apparent Heat Exhaustion at Miami Open." Tennis player Jack Draper is recovering after he collapsed during a match played under high temperatures at the Miami Open on Thursday. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. Draper said that he was diagnosed with coronavirus in January and that the lingering effects of the disease, in addition to the heat, may have contributed to his collapse. Where did it come from? None of the fainting incidents we were able to find more information on were caused by the COVID-19 vaccine. An athlete fainting is not a particularly rare occurrence. It Saved His Life." We went faster because we had to this time.. "Referee Bert Smith's Fall in Men's NCAA Tournament Game Didn't Kill Him. And while those at the heart of this moment would like nothing better than to get back to their lives and laboratories, they recognise the importance of telling the story of this moment. Temperatures reached as high as 80 degrees on Thursday, according to Weather.com. CBSSports.Com, https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-referee-who-collapsed-during-elite-eight-game-says-medical-incident-saved-his-life/. I was out for two weeks with Covid in January. Current Mayor Jack Draper was elected to his first term four years ago. On the last point, I didnt collapse, adding,I actually just tripped because I was starting to feel really dizzy and stuff.. World No 1 Djokovic wins 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in first round, British 19-year-old shows glimpse of his future potential. According to News.com.au, the British tennis player had his heart-rate checked earlier in the set after appearing distressed, but ultimately decided to continue playing. "Covid a More Likely Cause of Surge in Footballers Collapsing with Heart Problems than Vaccines, Scientists Believe." Ive put in loads of great training since then, so its no excuse, but did it have an effect on me at the time? But is the problem getting worse due to COVID-19? Attempts to reach. Were working to restore it. These rumors were often accompanied by fear-mongering captions that warned people against receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Its a book that anyone even slightly vaccine-hesitant should read, because it addresses almost every concern or question that might be raised; the appendix even includes a list of every ingredient used in the vaccine with explanations of each of those ingredients. Over the past seven months as he established himself at the top levels of professional tennis Jack Draper has stood across the net from many of the best players in the world, testing his strengths and learning how his game matches up against them. Atletico Madrid have received their second coronavirus blow in as many days after striker Moussa Dembele tested positive, following team-mate Joao Felix. With a lot of these things you don't know how much it really affects you.". "I found out that I had COVID at a time when I was at the NTC, but whether it came from there I have no idea. Read about our approach to external linking. Eastbourne continues on Prime Video for members in the UK & Ireland pic.twitter.com/M87sLJjf1Q. Jack Draper and Dominic Stricker go for a walk and a chat in Milan. Peter Staples/ATP Tour. We've received your submission. Meanwhile, Draper took care of his service games and played smart, attacking tennis. I'm next to Djokovic for vaccine scientists standing ovation. 94 in the world. You needed so much energy to just hit over the net. The second clip shows Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation, two West Indies cricket players who fainted during a match in July 2021. "It was hot, it was windy, so it was a lot of things out there to contend with," she said. Last year, he was the wildcard from Leatherhead in Surrey who was pitted against Novak Djokovic, the eventual champion, in the first round. The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. . The swift mood change of the council is something that underlined the opening speech of newly-installed mayor Jack Draper, who stressed unity not only among council members, but among the community as well. The scientists are certainly not seeking fame and fortune, either from their work or this book. Don't forget to follow us on skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports - on the go! Little is known about this incident at the time, however, so we can't say exactly what happened here. Green seizes the moment, introduces herself then politely describes all the work she and colleagues have done to develop the vaccine and ensure its safety and effectiveness. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include a dry cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. Dembele was not hospitalized and after being examined by the team's doctors drove his own car home from the field. Tuesday morning I wake up early for some more press and then head to get my first vaccine, having just become eligible. Not for the first time in his career, he began to cramp early in the third set. Probably, he went on. Hours later, as a precaution, Smith decided to visit a hospital, fearing that he may have a concussion. Selected filmography. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #623. Jack Draper, 19, has secured the dream - or perhaps the nightmare - draw, opening the 134th championships on Centre Court against the defending champion, world number one and top seed, Novak . Evans, 32, won 1-6 6-3 6-4 to reach his second ATP Masters semi. Draper, who had earlier received medical treatment, seemed to collapse as he chased a return on a set point against Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin. Bulu, who was treated at a hospital according to theGhana Football Association, told the Daily Graphic, a Ghanaian newspaper, that the incident was related to a poor diet, a lack of sleep, dehydration, and excessive heat: I didn't eat quite well both at breakfast and lunch, hoping that I would rather take in some banana just before the game, only to arrive at the Match Officials' dressing room to realise that no such provision had been made, despite we requesting for it. While smith did not have a concussion, the doctors did find that he had a blood clot. I believe hes a good player, young, the St. Petersburg Open winner said to The Guardian. After recovering, Draper said he began to feel unwell when the two opponents switched to different sides of the court. Micah Richards joins the boys for a new series, Analysing probability in European Cup draws. The 20-year-old athlete was preparing for his Eastbourne International semifinal and caught sight of the dropping on his hand. No hospital stay, no restrictions. ; While an exact cause for this incident was not given, labeling this a vaccine injury is pure speculation. Projeto Comprova, https://projetocomprova.com.br/publicaes/nao-ha-relacao-entre-casos-de-mal-subito-em-atletas-e-vacinas-contra-covid/. He has a B.A. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. She looks around as if unsure whether the applause is for her. Also present was Hannah Ingram-Moore, daughter of veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised almost 33 million for National Health Service (NHS) workers by walking laps of his garden. Jack the Ripper, pseudonymous murderer of at least five women in or near the Whitechapel district of London's East End between August and November 1888. Estado Verifica, https://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/estadao-verifica/atletas-mal-subito-vacina/. from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. Draper impressed during this months Eastbourne International contest, even defeating Argentinas Diego Schwartzman, the world No. I got it, it's obviously an extremely aggressive virus and you can catch it from anywhere, but I got it and it did affect me quite badly for seven days. Let's stop playing and make it happen. All Rights Reserved. According to The Athletic, a player faints on the football pitch every four days. I managed to relax in the second set and close it out.. But theyre not cheering for tennis players; Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper are yet to hit a single shot. Cameron Norrie plays a backhand return during his three-set victory over Frances Luca van Assche in the first round of the Australian Open. First, people infected by COVID-19 mayexperience "long Covid," or lingering symptoms from the disease after the initial infection subsides. Jack Draper sends a tired shot way too deep and Alex De Minaur breaks to seal an impressive four-set victory over the Brit on Court One! These symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, and heart palpitations. See you at your inbox! Draper left open the possibility that his bout with the respiratory virus had an effect on his condition at the tournament. "Since I had my vaccine (between the Olympics and the US Open), I have had a problem, I've had a series of struggles. There's been times in the past where maybe I've been a bit apprehensive about that. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. As he took control of the match and began to figure out Drapers game, he spent the final three sets ruthlessly dismantling it. The Booklist is a weekly newsletter for book lovers from books editor Jason Steger. There's no evidence that this incident was related to a COVID-19 vaccine. Following the match, his opponent Mikhail Kukushkin who is 14 years Jacks senior paid him a compliment. The two scientists, who each write individual chapters in the book, describe moments of elation when things went right, despair when things went wrong (as they so often do in science) and the constant drumbeat of exhaustion as they and their teams worked days, nights and weekends in a race not against other scientists, but against the deadly virus that was killing hundreds, then thousands, then millions around the world. The 20-year-old Brit - who has a contract with IMG Models - is through to the second round. At the changeover, I was starting to feel my body a bit. American Jack Sock leads compatriot Maxime Cressy 6-4 6-4. . He said he wanted to get the shot as soon as he could,. The accomplished player was previously the runner-up at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships Boys Singles, and was awarded a wildcard at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships Mens Doubles draw. Meet Jack Draper. In video taken at the match, Jack was seen lying on the tennis court as medical staff rushed over to assist. Royals and spectators stand for Sarah Gilbert, seated at bottom right, one of the creators of the AstraZeneca vaccine, in the Royal Box at Wimbledons Centre Court. The incident happened during the first set of the match and Draper was quickly tended to by medical personnel. Jack Draper knocks world no14 Taylor Fritz out in Queen's first round. He's worked at PEOPLE's Los Angeles Bureau as a writer and reporter since 2017 and has interviewed the likes of Kobe Bryant, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brady. One video, for example, was accompanied by messages such as "Not normal Boost at your own [peril]," "#ATHLETES IN ALL SPORTS ARE DROPPING DEAD AND THE MASTERS FORCE VACCINES ON US ALL," and "Vaccines dropping them daily. Reuters, 29 Nov. 2021. www.reuters.com, https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-coronavirus-sport-idUSL1N2SK160. " Register for free to continue . Any kind of tension or trepidation would be completely understandable for an unproven teenager who has barely even had the chance to compete against top 100 players, yet he fearlessly embraced the moment and clearly demonstrated his talent. The clear goal is to ensure that one day his physicality will come to match his ability. Credit:Getty. Millar, Colin. Project Comprova, a collaboration of more than a dozen news outlets around Brazil, found that this video was likely shot somewhere in Malaysia. He said one of his patients lost a 30-year-old son to the illness. Draper revealed that he also had a serious fight with COVID-19 earlier in the year. Its not something Ive not experienced before. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jack Draper collapses during match at Miami Open on March 25, 2021 Tennis TV on YouTube "In the last couple of hours, I have been with physios, trying to recover as best as possible, just. Next up: her own show. When play finally began on Centre Court after a touching standing ovation for Dame Sarah Gilbert, who designed the AstraZeneca vaccine and was present in the Royal Box, Draper pinned Djokovic behind the baseline, moved him well enough for Djokovic to slip numerous times and he ended the first set with 11 winners. "Inter Director Says Eriksen Did Not Have COVID and Was Not Vaccinated." It is the documenting of what will undoubtedly be viewed forever as one of the great moments in modern science. Playing these guys, and beating these guys, is really important for me, and significant, but at the same time, I know it is on a grass court as well, he said. This story has been shared 115,569 times. Draper did not even attempt to chase down Nadals forehand winner and, from that point until the end, he could only roll 75mph serves into the court. Such is the case with French tennis player Jeremy Chardy, who just bowed out of his 2021 season over what he said was a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine, which he now says he regrets receiving. I said that Im going to carry on because I wasnt feeling faint, he explained. When Reuters asked FIFA about this rumor, the soccer organization said that it was not "aware of a rise in episodes of cardiac arrests" and that there had not been any cases "flagged in relation to individuals receiving a COVID vaccine.". Get it delivered every Friday. Drapers return was short-lived as he fell to the ground while attempting to keep the ball in play on set point, rolling onto his back as medical staff quickly came to his aid. ", RELATED VIDEO: Serena Williams Withdraws from Miami Open Due to Oral Surgery: 'I Look Forward to Coming Back Soon'. He backed himself and he believed he could come back. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to 'Wordle' #622. Taylor, Daniel. The British-born tennis star, who kept playing after collapsing, had his heart-rate checked according to news.com.au. At the changeover, I was starting to feel my body a bit, Draper said. Second, one of the rare side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine is Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle. Konta, seeded 17th and given a first-round bye, won 6-4 7-5 against Poland's Magda Linette in the second round. Although Jack is a healthy and fit 19-year-old, he admitted the virus affected him quite badly for well over a week. "Moussa Dembele: Atletico Madrid Striker Collapses in Training and Requires Medical Attention." Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. " Sarah Gilbert (right) and Catherine Green in Oxford. A post shared by Jack Draper (@jackdraper2). The authors explain some of the controversies that clouded the early vaccine trials, such as the oddly mixed doses and timing of doses, the adverse event report that brought one trial to a halt, and false reports that one of the first trial volunteers had died (she hadnt). Draper loses 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to defending champion, Cameron Norrie into second round with win over Van Aasche. ---. So hot and humid and really slow. ", Draper, who reached the final of the 2018 Wimbledon boys' singles, is determined to push forward, saying: "This year I've really got the desire and the motivation to be a great tennis player. The third clip shows Moussa Dembele, a striker for Atletico Madrid, who collapsed during training in March 2021. Draper departed to a roaring ovation, another impressive performance in a grass court summer filled with them. A video, provided by Tennis TV, shows 19-year-old Draper falling to the ground as he attempted to return a shot from Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin. The Brit won just eight return points in the final three sets, including none in set three. Jack Draper was forced to retire from the third round of the US Open against Karen Khachanov, the 27th seed, with the Russian leading 6-3, 4-6, 6-5. The woman is Dame Professor Sarah Gilbert, a vaccinologist at the University of Oxford and a key reason why so many of those attending this match are able to do so without masks, or even at all. The 21-year-old began 2022 as the world No 265 and ended the . Woke, trauma dumping, queerbaiting, petfluencer, and other extremely online words appeared in new or revised entries. The most recent episode of Macgyver sees the show's main character, Angus Macgyver, played by Lucas Till, discover the true reason behind Jack's disappearance nearly two years ago. Things only became more difficult for Draper as the match endured and at 2-2, 40-40, a brutal 22-stroke rally took all his remaining energy. Despite his inexperience at the top level, Drapers ability to trade shots with players towards the top of the game is no surprise. I was hoping I could hold on till the next water break which was around the 75th minute, but before then I just blacked out. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Tennis player Jack Draper is recovering after he collapsed during a match played under high temperatures at the Miami Open on Thursday. British teenager Jack Draper says he is unsure whether a bad case of COVID-19 in January may have attributed to his on-court collapse at the Miami Open on Thursday. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. The British teenager had looked confident as he pushed 33-year-old Kukushkin, before starting to struggle physically towards the end of the first set and calling for the doctor. after he loses to Mr Draper.GO JACK GO!!! The 19-year-old, who recovered from COVID-19 in January, was playing in the Miami Open when the incident. Maybe what I have really taken on board is that science itself needs to be seen, Green writes. I had bad symptoms and then I recovered pretty quickly from there, but it definitely had an effect on me. We've been able to source six of the seven clips. He behaved well. 17. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The fourth clip shows Jack Draper, a young British tennis player, suffering from a bout of heat exhaustion at the Miami Open in March 2021. Two days later, clot gone, he was discharged. Walking on to Wimbledon Centre Court for the first time, I think he has done extremely well. Novak Djokovic at full stretch against Jack Draper. Jack Draper suddenly collapsed during a tennis match, which was also his ATP Tour debut. Graphic Online, https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/i-m-fully-fit-and-back-on-duty-referee-bulu.html. Every single game was deuce, such long rallies. Tennis player Jack Draper wasn't vaccinated either. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021. While this video shows real incidents from 2021, none of these incidents has been connected to the COVID-19 vaccine, other plausible explanations (such as dehydration or heat exhaustion) have been offered for these incidents, and a few of the clips in this video show athletes who were not vaccinated. Drapers performance and the manner of his defeat further underlined that his tennis continues to improve and he can trade with the best players in the world, but his body remains the most pressing issue in his young career. Draper said he will be flying back to the U.K. to play in another tournament. After the match's end, Kukushkin complimented Draper's skill and understood the difficulty of playing under high temperatures. Murray concerned by lack of competitive matches, Wawrinka faces 'a few weeks' out after foot surgery, Wimbledon to go ahead without 'much-loved' queue, Sky Sports taking actions to tackle online hate. I havent seen him play for much prior to Queens that he played pretty well in, said Djokovic afterwards. Draper throttled the 6th-seeded Canadian, a semifinalist at last year's US Open, in three commanding sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. According to Sky Sports, Draper later told reporters that he was tested positive for COVID-19 in January. Now I'm just focused on going out there and getting the series 3-nil," Henry said. This year he's cruised into the second round sin problemo. There's no evidence that these incidents were related to the COVID-19 vaccine. The Athletic, https://theathletic.com/2963733/2021/11/19/someone-collapses-football-pitch-every-four-days/. Probably. Please try again later. In most cases, these incidents were attributed to other causes (such as dehydration), and some cases involved athletes who had not been vaccinated. With a lot of these things you don't know how much it really affects you. The. But obviously when I got out there, that wasnt the case. Gilbert is one of the scientists who led the almost superhuman research effort that culminated in development of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19, a key weapon in bringing the pandemic under control. Hes a youngster, only 19. British tennis player Jack Draper was forced to bow out of his Miami Open match on Thursday after he collapsed on the court in the heat while playing his first set against Mikhail Kukushkin. People believe that gender equality is improving, but the rest of the data tells a different story. Despite arriving in Melbourne late after losing the Auckland final to Richard Gasquet on Saturday, Norrie quickly adjusted to the new conditions against one of the most highly-regarded young players. Jack Draper revealed he suffered from an "aggressive" case of coronavirus in January, which he caught after training at the National Tennis Centre; the talented British teenager also said: "I've really got the desire and the motivation to be a great tennis player". High humidity and sunny conditions around 30C made for a physically demanding contest with Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin. I could not take in as much water as my body needed and with the heat and intensity of the game, I began feeling dehydrated by the 68th minute, but unfortunately, there was no Fourth Referee to step in.