Worrying scenes unfolded at Melbourne Park during the first day of Australian Open qualifying after a ball kid collapsed during a match. The Tunisian star turned around and rushed to the aid of the young ball kid while calling for help from the sidelines. Thankfully, the ball kid was helped back to their feet by Echargui. The ball kid was helped from the court by the umpire and the Tunisian. The ball kid sat down on the sidelines underneath a parasol, with another Tennis Australia representative seen arriving to check their well-being.

Source: Daily Mail January 12, 2026 13:33 UTC