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French player Gea asks to leave Roland Garros match due to diarrhea

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • French tennis player Arthur Gea requested to leave the court during his Roland Garros match against Karen Khachanov due to severe diarrhea.
  • Gea, ranked 125th in the world, expressed his urgent need to use the restroom to the umpire.
  • This incident occurred during Gea's second Grand Slam appearance, having previously reached the second round of the Australian Open.

French player Arthur Gea provided a memorable, albeit uncomfortable, moment on the opening day of Roland Garros when he urgently requested to leave the court due to a sudden bout of diarrhea. The world No. 125, who received a wildcard for the tournament, was facing Russia's Karen Khachanov on the Suzanne Lenglen court.

Addressing the umpire, Gea exclaimed in French, "Do you speak French? I have diarrhea, I need to go to the bathroom, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to shit myself." The plea highlighted the player's extreme discomfort and immediate need for relief.

The 21-year-old Gea is competing in his second Grand Slam event. He had previously reached the second round of the Australian Open earlier in the year. The circumstances of his withdrawal from the match against Khachanov were not immediately clear beyond his urgent request to the umpire.

Do you speak French? I have diarrhea, I need to go to the bathroom, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to shit myself.

· Arthur GeaGea's urgent plea to the umpire during his match at Roland Garros.
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