Victoria Azarenka Collapse at US Open Video
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Top marks for medical staff, Dulko
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A video has surfaced of Victoria Azarenka's collapse Wednesday at the US Open during the first set of her match against Gisela Dulko.
The fall occurs around the 1:01 mark of the video, but Azarenka can clearly be seen struggling to maintain her balance and composure earlier in the clip.
Much credit goes to the court medical staff, the first of whom arrives by her side about five seconds after she goes down. Also tremendous respect to Dulko, who walks across the court to check on her opponent, then actively helps the process by re-positioning an official holding an umbrella to shield Azarenka's face against the sun, and calls for a water-soaked towel to be brought over, believing her opponent was suffering from heat stroke.
Azarenka's official web site released the following statement over night.
"I want to thank everyone for your well wishes after my retirement today. I wanted to let you all know that I am doing well and feeling much better. I was warming up in the gym prior to my match against Gisela Dulko when I accidentally fell and hit my head. I tried my very best to play and finish the match however it just was not possible. I was taken to the hospital for some medical tests and I’m back at my hotel feeling better now. I would like to wish Gisela best of luck with the rest of the tournament and thank her for her concern. I would also like to thank the US Open staff and doctors who have done a wonderful job. While I am very disappointed, I really appreciate all of your support and look forward to getting back on the court very soon."
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