Tennis player collapses during Miami Open match in scary scene

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

A tennis player collapsed during his Miami Open qualifying match on Monday afternoon.

Arthur Cazaux fell to the floor during the third set against Marold Mayot and was forced to retire from the match. Cazaux had just won the second set, 7-5, to extend the match, and was leading the final set, two games to one.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Arthur Cazaux of France  plays a forehand in their round four singles match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Marlot was just about to serve when Cazaux fell sideways and lay on his back for several seconds before being checked on by staff.

VIEW THE MOMENT ON X.

The chair umpire said Cazaux was forced to retire "due to illness."

Temperatures in Miami reached 87 degrees with 70% humidity The heat played a role in Jack Draper fainting in 2021, the New York Post noted.

Arthur Cazaux of France plays a forehand in their round two singles match against Holger Rune of Denmark during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

KONSTANTIN KOLTSOV, FORMER NHL PLAYER AND BOYFRIEND OF TENNIS STAR ARYNA SABALENKA, DEAD AT 42

Cazaux was making his first-ever appearance at the Miami Open this year. He's played in seven grand slams, making his Australian Open debut earlier this year.

He was one win away from a quarterfinals match against Daniil Medvedev in January, but after winning the first three rounds, he lost in straight sets to Hubert Hukacz, ranked No. 9 at the tournament.

Arthur