The French Open turned upside down by a 'bathroom dash', but it turned out to be 'no laughing matter'... worsening stomach pain in extreme heat led to him even receiving medication

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Recently, French tennis player Arthur Gue (21, France) drew significant attention for an unexpected scene. During a match at the world-renowned French Open tournament, he suddenly sprinted to the restroom, causing a stir among everyone. However, this was not a simple mishap. There was a heartbreaking story of worsening stomach pain due to the scorching heat.

The New York Post reported on the 25th (Korean time) that "Gue's French Open singles debut will be remembered for the scene of him heading to the restroom during the match."

Earlier, on the 24th, Gue faced Karen Khachanov (Russia) in the first round of the French Open men's singles held at Roland Garros in Paris, France. As it was Gue's debut in the main draw of the French Open, it was a meaningful stage. However, an unexpected incident occurred during the match.

While trailing 1-4 in the first set, Gue suddenly approached the chair umpire and pleaded, "I need to use the restroom urgently." The chair umpire appeared flustered by the sudden request.

In general, tennis rules restrict players from leaving the court arbitrarily during a match. Restroom breaks are typically allowed only at designated times after a set ends. However, Gue's situation at the time had to be considered an exception.

According to reports, Gue had not been feeling well since the morning of the match day. With the local temperature in France exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and the heatwave continuing, his symptoms appeared to have worsened. Ultimately, Gue suffered from severe stomach pain during the match.

Initially, the chair umpire explained to Gue that he could not leave the court during the match. However, Gue continued to plead, "I need to use the restroom." As the situation seemed serious, medical personnel appeared to approach Gue.

Gue first confirmed who the doctor was and then explained his condition. It was not merely discomfort; it was an urgent situation where he said he might not be able to hold it until reaching the restroom. Initially, the officials seemed unable to grasp the exact situation, but they soon realized the severity of Gue's condition.

Eventually, Gue headed to the restroom. After Khachanov made an unforced error, allowing Gue to win his sixth game, he placed his racket near the advertising board and immediately ran off the court. It was reported that after returning from the restroom, he even received medication to calm his stomach pain.

However, Gue could not ultimately overcome his physical condition. He lost to Khachanov and was eliminated in the first round of the singles.

This became an unforgettable French Open main draw debut for Gue. While the scene of him running to the restroom during the match first became a topic of discussion, it was actually a heartbreaking situation that unfolded amidst extreme heat and stomach pain.

Reactions from fans regarding Gue's restroom incident were mixed. On online communities such as Reddit in the United States, there were many responses mixed with laughter, but there were also voices expressing sympathy for Gue. Some fans sent words of comfort with comments such as "It must be really hard to have to talk about diarrhea symptoms in front of strangers."

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