Playing in temperatures close to 40 degrees centigrade, the 25-year-old Kavčič appears to have paid a heavy price for the 3:6, 6:3, 6:4, 6:7 (3), 10:8 win, as he collapsed due to exhaustion after the final set and had to receive extensive medical treatment.

Reports say the no. 93 ranked player in the world was administered general anaesthesia after going into shock from exhaustion in the locker room. He is questionable for the third round match.