Tara wins a tight first set maybe helped by a couple of calls from 5-5 deuce that Laura was very unhappy about. Not a great match from either to be fair.

The standard of play in that last game was great from both and Laura hangs on for 4-3* which is the least she deserves from this set so far.

Tara initially called for the trainer for a neck problem that didn't look too serious, and then they played on for 10-15 minutes in a very long game. Once she started getting treatment she was overcome by heat exhaustion.

-- Edited by tony_orient on Thursday 11th of August 2016 06:56:36 PM

Hard to tell but there's a worrying amount of activity around Tara by the officials at the moment.

Wow I misjudged that - Tara is in a bad way with the heat. :(

Poor Tara. It is hot, be ok young lady.

Tara taken to hospital on a gurney.
She was sitting up of her own accord though, and able to move her arms, which is good sign. Best wishes Tara, every best wish possible.

Gratitude and congratulations again to the Landisville organisers and emergency services, who did an excellent job in responding to a difficult situation.

Sending good wishes to Tara. This happened to my son at the GNR a few years ago. The medics at the on-site facility wouldn't let us see him for over 2 hours. Can't remember the name but a female GB world class athlete also collapsed a few yards from the finish and I'm sure she would have been properly prepared as was my son. This is a reminder that we should perhaps give a little more consideration to the conditions when judging how well or badly our players are doing.