A FRENCH tennis player had to abruptly leave the courts of Roland Garros for an emergency toilet break, telling a startled umpire: “I’m going to s* myself.”
Arthur Gea was making his debut appearance in the main draw of the clay-court Slam in Paris.
France’s Arthur Gea was forced off on day one with toilet troubles Credit: AFP
The tennis star was playing Karen Khachanov during their men’s singles match Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
What a moment it was for the 21-year-old, especially as he was first up on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, one of the main show courts, against No.13 seed Karen Khachanov.
Yet on a hot opening day of the tournament, Gea struggled with the conditions.
Whether it was nerves or not, Gea suddenly felt unwell and was worried about making a mess to himself and the red surroundings.
At 4-1 down, he was heard speaking in French to the umpire John Blom.
The world No.135 approached the Australian official and said: “Do you speak French?
“I’ve got the s***s. I need to go to the bathroom.
“I can’t move anymore, I’m going to s*** on the court.”
Gea lost the first set 6-3 in 53 minutes and in a way, his hopes of staying in the tournament went to s***.
It reached highs of 33 degrees in Paris on Sunday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Gea – who was 4-0 down in his first match – spoke to the official and doctor during the sixth game.
When Khachanov hit a forehand long to concede game six, Gea raced off court, left his racquet by an advertising board and then sprinted to the loo.
Players are not usually allowed to leave the court after even-numbered games.
The tournament is set to be hit by high temperatures over the first few days in the French capital.
There is a across most of Europe and the weather could have a serious impact on performances and progressions.
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