The Turkish tennis player Altug Celikbilek suffered a stroke during the match
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Turkish tennis player Altug Celikbilek suffered a stroke during the semifinal of a tournament in Tunisia. The 28-year-old athlete will be transported to Turkey for surgery.
Details: After the first game of his semifinal match against Yanki Erel at the M15 tournament in Monastir, Tunisia, Celikbilek collapsed. Reports suggest that he experienced a brain hemorrhage. The 28-year-old underwent surgery and is currently unconscious.
Quote: "The health condition of our athlete Altug Celikbilek is under close observation by our federation and the embassy. We are providing all necessary support to him and his family. We wish him a speedy recovery and are keeping the tennis community informed of the current situation," said the Turkish Tennis Federation in a statement.
It has been reported that the tennis player underwent surgery in Tunisia, and after further checks, he will be transferred to Turkey. If his condition improves after the surgery, no additional operations will be needed.
