Wimbledon clash halted due to medical emergency as Carlos Alcaraz rushes to aid medics
Carlos Alcaraz and Fabio Fognini have had their Wimbledon match halted
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Wimbledon organisers halted their match between Carlos Alcaraz and Fabio Fognini due to a medical emergency in the crowd on Centre Court.
Umpire James Keothavong announced to the crowd that the match would be paused until further notice.
He announced: "Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately there has been an incident with a spectator. Health and safety is our priority. We will be pausing the match."
The sunshine has been beating down on SW19 today, with record temperatures witnessed, and the heat appears to have had a profound impact on one fan.
Wimbledon has postponed the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Fabio Fognini
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Alcaraz was quick to aid medics, running over to the incident with an ice-cold bottle of water from his bag.
Paramedics had attended the incident quickly with fans nearby providing shelter and privacy with umbrellas.
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It comes amid an absolute thriller between Alcaraz and Fognini, which has gone to a final set with both players winning two sets each.
After the Spaniard had rushed over with bottles of water, both players returned to their seats as the ongoing issue was dealt with.
Earlier in the day, Wimbledon CEO Sally Boulton had advised fans to take serious precautions amid the searing 34-degree heat.
"For the guests that will be joining us, we're offering the same advice, as lots of the medical professionals, you know, come prepared, bring a hat, where sunscreen, wear light clothing, if you can, take breaks out of the sun," she said.
"We've got over 100 water points around the ground, so definitely stay hydrated, and keep an eye on your your friends and others around you, people look like they're suffering a little bit from heat stress.
"We've got a really significantly sized medical team here, so we've got people here to help, if that's needed.
"So we're not used to these sort of temperatures, but we are we're absolutely ready for it. and actually delighted that it's sunny and not wet like it was last year."
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Carlos Alcaraz ran over to the incident with cold bottles of water
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Shortly after, the match resumed with Alcaraz taking charge.
Needing one more set to set up a second-round tie against Briton Oliver Tarvet, Alcaraz stormed into a 5-0 lead.
The Spaniard had been leading 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 3-0 when the first-round tie was suspended.
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