French player Gea leaves Roland Garros court mid-match for medical break
Arthur Gea exited Court Suzanne-Lenglen during the first set of his French Open first-round match against Karen Khachanov on 24 May 2026. The Frenchman, who received a wild-card entry, was trailing 4-2 when he requested an immediate bathroom break from the chair umpire. Officials granted the request after he cited stomach illness.
Gea, a French player competing at Roland Garros, had secured his place in the main draw through the wild-card process. The match took place on the tournament's opening day at the Paris venue, which uses clay courts.
Khachanov defeated Gea in straight sets after the interruption. Gea later stated that the umpire approved the break on medical grounds and that he received medication for stomach discomfort.
The incident occurred in the first round of the men's singles draw at the French Open, with no further matches scheduled for Gea at the tournament.
