Breathing issues hit Australian Open: Tennis player collapses in smoke-filled air as stars struggle to breathe on court

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Jan 14, 2020 Breathing issues hit Australian Open: Tennis player collapses in smoke-filled air as stars struggle to breathe on court Slovenian tennis player Dalila Jakupovic abandoned her Australian Open qualifier on Tuesday after dropping to her knees in a coughing fit as smoke from Australia's catastrophic wildfires clogged the air. Jakupovic said it was "not fair" she'd been asked to play in the conditions. Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard asked for medical assistance during her qualifying match, while Australia's Bernard Tomic needed a medical timeout for breathing issues. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy