Caroline Wozniacki has advanced to the finals of the 2014 U.S. Open after a heat stroke forced opponent Peng Shuai to retire and eventually be towed off the court in a wheelchair, according to Jane McManus of ESPN.com.
Heat stroke forces Peng Shuai to retire from U.S. Open
Caroline Wozniacki has advanced to the finals after Shuai had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair.
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Shuai, a 28-year-old Chinese pro, crumpled to the ground with leg cramps during a tightly-contested second set. According to reports, she remained on the ground for 20 minutes before being carried to the locker room. She then attempted to return, only to collapse again.
So disappointing for Peng, she has returned to the court but is clearly struggling. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/zUQk9TifLd
— BetVictor (@BetVictor) September 5, 2014 Unable to walk and in intense pain, Peng had to be wheeled off the court, ending the match. She was given a standing ovation by the crowd as she exited.
Wozniacki will now face the winner of the match between Serena Williams and Ekaterina Makarova in the finals.
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