Tennis
VIDEO. Canadian tennis player left the court in a wheelchair at the Aus Open
21-year-old Canadian tennis player Marina Stakusic (WTA 127) failed to complete the opening match of the 2026 Australian Open.
In the first round, the Canadian went to court against the Australian representative. Priscilla honey (WTA 121). Stakusic suffered severe cramps in the third set, fell on the court and then withdrew from the match.
Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals
Priscilla honey (Australia) [WC] – Marina Stakusic (Canada) [Q] – 1:6, 6:4, 5:3, RET., Stakusic
Stakusic could not leave the field alone; Marina was taken in a wheelchair.
Hon and Stakusic faced each other for the second time. In 2022, Priscilla defeated her rival at the competitions in Vancouver.
In the second round of the Australian Open, Priscilla will face 29th ranked Iva Jovic from the USA.
VIDEO. Canadian tennis player left the court in a wheelchair at the Aus Open
Marina Stakusic had to leave the field in a wheelchair after her injury 🤕
Great sportsmanship from competitor Priscilla Hon who helped every step of the way 💙 pic.twitter.com/kwfMDU2JOj
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) January 19, 2026
Video review of Priscilla Hon – Marina Stakusic match
Photo gallery of the match
Source: Sport UA
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