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French tennis subordinate Arthur Gea abruptly near nan tribunal during his first-round lucifer astatine nan French Open connected Sunday aft pleading pinch nan chair umpire for an emergency bath break.
The Frenchman, who secured his spot astatine Roland Garros pinch a wild-card entry, was trailing Russian tennis pro Karen Khachanov 4-2 successful nan first group erstwhile Gea made a hopeless plea pinch nan chair umpire to usage nan restroom.
Arthur Gea of France returns a changeable to Karen Khachanov of Russia during nan first information men's singles lucifer astatine nan French Open successful Paris connected May 24, 2026. (Aurelien Morissard/AP)
"I request to spell to nan bathroom. I can’t move anymore. I’m going to s--- connected nan f---ing court," Gea said.
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Bathroom breaks are typically reserved for betwixt sets only. A brace of officials quickly appeared connected Court Suzanne-Lenglen and inquired astir nan "medical reason" for nan timeout.
"Yeah, I’m sick," Gea replied, earlier clarifying he was suffering from a bout of "diarrhea."
A trainer appeared to adhd that Gea was suffering from "stomach problems."
Arthur Gea of France reacts during Day One of nan 2026 French Open astatine Roland Garros successful Paris connected May 24, 2026. (Marleen Fouchier/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
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His pleas were not enough, and nan crippled continued.
As soon arsenic nan ensuing constituent was played, Gea made a speedy exit toward nan locker rooms. He said aft nan lucifer that nan umpire allowed him nan break because of "medical circumstances" and that he was fixed immoderate medicine to settee his tummy pain.
He explained that he did not consciousness sick nan erstwhile nighttime but began to consciousness sick successful nan morning.
Arthur Gea of France returns a changeable to Karen Khachanov of Russia during nan first information of nan men's singles astatine nan French Open successful Paris connected May 24, 2026. (Aurelien Morissard/AP)
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Gea suffered an early exit, losing to Khachanov successful consecutive sets.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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