A frightening incident occurred during the Colsanitas Cup in Colombia when rising British tennis star Fran Jones collapsed in the middle of her match, prompting her to be escorted off the court in a wheelchair.
Jones, who was facing Argentina's Julia Riera, was forced to withdraw from the match due to a physical issue that left her unable to continue. At the time of the incident, Jones was serving during the ninth game of a critical third set, with the score at 6-2, 5-7, 5-3 in favor of Riera.
After collapsing on the court, medics quickly rushed to her aid, and she was unable to leave without assistance. Jones' condition at the time of the match was so severe that she required wheelchair assistance to exit the court, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The official statement from the Colsanitas Cup on social media read, "Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera. We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery."
Fran Jones medical condition
Born with a rare genetic condition called Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia, Jones has faced numerous challenges in her life. This condition causes malformation or absence of fingers and toes, and even facial clefts. Despite having one finger missing on each hand and only seven toes in total, Jones has not only persevered but thrived in her career. Currently ranked 129th in the WTA rankings, she is widely regarded as an inspiration to others.
Despite her inspiring resilience, Jones has faced ongoing physical challenges throughout her career. In fact, she has had to retire from matches 19 times, including twice in 2025 alone. This latest withdrawal from the Colsanitas Cup marks a difficult setback for the young star, especially given her victory over Riera in straight sets just the week before at the same tournament.
