Tennis match STOPPED due to medical emergency as former US Open semi-finalist Gael Monfils plays in front of home crowd

HOME-FAVOURITE Gael Monfils’ tennis match was suspended for 12 minutes when a fan in the crowd fell ill.

The popular French veteran was taking on Australian Open surprise package Flavio Cobolli at the Open Sud de France in Montpellier.

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But the match was stopped midway through the first set due to the medical emergency.

Monfils, seeded eighth, led 3-2 at the time of the incident with Cobolli serving.

However, play was halted for nearly a quarter of an hour as the supporter received treatment in the indoor arena in South France.

When it resumed, Cobolli held for 3-3, battling back from trailing 3-0 after losing his opening service game.

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