Tennis Star Collapses During Match In Frightening Scene

Jones, who was taken off the court in a wheelchair, released a statement on Instagram an hour ago, explaining that her collapse was the result of a combination of fatigue, the altitude at the event and a hectic schedule that didn't allow her to have a chance to acclimate to the lower oxygen before the match.

"Overnight, we conducted multiple studies and it seems my heart worked a little too hard on the day but thankfully no longer-term impact," Jones wrote, saying she planned to take a few days to rest before resuming training.

"Bogota is one of my favourite events of the year and I hope to reconnect in 2026 under different circumstances." 

During her pro career, Jones has drawn attention for her genetic condition, Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia, which she was born with. 

Jones is missing one finger on each hand and has seven toes. 

“I try to use it as a positive and I see it as an advantage in many ways,” Jones said in 2021. “I don’t think I reached a low point with the syndrome. Of course, like any other tennis player, I’ve reached many low points in my life. You could say I proved the doctor wrong and I’m sure a good few other people as well.

“But you know what? I’m not bothered about proving people wrong. I’d rather prove to people you can switch the perspective there. I’m not playing out of revenge. I’m playing to have a positive impact for those who hopefully read my story. I do hope people can take some. I’d love to have a positive impact on people. I’d love people to take strength from my story. I’ve got so much more that I want to achieve and this is very much the start of my journey.”