Yoshihito Nishioka Forced to Retire from U.S. Open After Scary Injury During Fifth Set

by bollywoodfever · 26/08/2024

Tennis fans were left concerned after Yoshihito Nishioka collapsed during the fifth set of his U.S. Open match against Miomir Kecmanović, leading to his retirement from the tournament.

Bollywood Fever: Tennis fans experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during a tense first-round match at the U.S. Open between Yoshihito Nishioka and Miomir Kecmanović.

The match, which had gone the distance into the fifth and final set, took a dramatic and concerning turn when Nishioka suddenly collapsed near his baseline following the first game of the final frame.

The Japanese player was seen clutching his left thigh and arm before falling to the ground, alarming both fans and officials.

Nishioka has retired and is suffering. Great to see Kecmanovic concerned and sitting by his side. pic.twitter.com/n8K39o2ukg
— TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) August 26, 2024

The cause of his pain was initially unclear, but after several minutes of assessment, it became evident that Nishioka was unable to continue.

The 28-year-old was forced to retire from the match, leading to an outpouring of support and concern from fans and fellow players online.

Yoshihito Nishioka Forced to Retire from U.S. Open After Scary Injury During Fifth Set

“Very scary, hope he’s ok,” one fan, Maverick, commented on social media, echoing the sentiments of many who were worried about Nishioka’s condition.

Despite earlier frustrations over Nishioka’s previous attempts to call for a medical timeout during the match, his opponent, Miomir Kecmanović, showed sportsmanship by staying with Nishioka and offering support as the severity of the injury became apparent.

With Nishioka’s unfortunate retirement, Kecmanović advanced to the second round with a final score of 7-6(2), 2-6, 5-7, 7-5, 1-0. He is now set to face 18th seed Lorenzo Musetti on August 28.

The incident highlights the physical demands and unpredictability of tennis, where even the most thrilling matches can be overshadowed by the health and well-being of the players.