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Alexandrova Retires in Heat; 16-Year-Old Liutova Wins Debut

7/29/2026

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Ekaterina Alexandrova (world No. 19) collapsed and retired from her first-round Memphis Classic match as temperatures hit 34 °C.
She fell trailing 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 5-4 to 16-year-old Kristina Liutova after more than three hours of play.
Officials issued a time-violation warning because Alexandrova took too long to serve.
Liutova secured the win in her WTA Tour debut, was seen in tears, and will face American Maya Joint in the Round of 16.

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Ekaterina Alexandrova (world No. 19) collapsed and retired from her first-round Memphis Classic match as temperatures hit 34 °C.
She fell trailing 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 5-4 to 16-year-old Kristina Liutova after more than three hours of play.
Officials issued a time-violation warning because Alexandrova took too long to serve.
Liutova secured the win in her WTA Tour debut, was seen in tears, and will face American Maya Joint in the Round of 16.