Published 14:00 IST, January 14th 2020

Dalila Jakupovic retires from her Australian Open qualifier game after collapsing on court

Dalila Jakupovic had collapsed on the court during her Australian Open qualifier contest against  Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland due to breathing issues

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Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic h collapsed on court during her Australian Open qualifier contest against Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland due to breathing issues. She eventually h or choice than retiring from match as she was unable to continue. 

Apart from Dalila Jakupovic, Canian women's tennis player Eugenie Bouchard h also sought medical attention during her qualifying match after she h complained of a sore chest. As per reports, it has been happening due to  ongoing bushfire smoke which has been boring Australia for a while. Meanwhile, se incidents have also happened ahe of this year's Australian Open which is first Grand Slam of year.

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Former world .1 Caroline Wozniacki will have furr preparation before her final career appearance at Australian Open after withdrawing Monday from tritional warm-up tournament at Kooyong.  29-year-old Dane has anunced she will retire after Australian Open, wherein 2018 she won her only Grand Slam title. w ranked 35th, Wozniacki was due to play in a select women's field at Kooyong but informed Australian organisers Monday that she was withdrawing.

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"She's pulled up a bit sore after playing (at ASB Classic) in Auckland so as a precaution ahe of Open she's decided t to play," tournament director Peter Johnston said. Wozniacki reached singles semifinals at ASB Classic and doubles final with long-time friend Serena Williams, first time two have combined in doubles.

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(With AP Inputs) 

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14:00 IST, January 14th 2020