“I could no longer breathe” “The dramatic testimony of the Frenchman who abandoned in the first round in Shanghai:” I panicked, I was trembling “
Article by David Istrate – Published on Thursday, October 2, 2025, 17:18 / Updated Thursday, October 2, 2025 17:19
After retiring in the inaugural tour of Shanghai, Terence Atmane (23 years, 68 ATP) revealed, through social networks, the dramatic experience through the match with Camilo Ugo Carabelli (26 years, 43 ATP).
During the weekend, in Beijing, Târce Atmane managed to take a set to Jannik Sinner (24 years, 2 ATP), being defeated, finally, with 4-6, 7-5, 0-6. The Frenchman started well the duel with Camilo Ugo Carabelli from Shanghai, But at the score of 4-4, he had to abandon.
Land atmane: “It was impossible for me to remember where I am and what day of the week is”
Later, Atmane revealed that, due to heat, he went through an extremely unpleasant physiological experience, feeling intense pain and having difficulty breathing. The 23-year-old player also explained that he has lost consciousness.
Today, after the first point of the match, both hands were shaking. I told myself “Okay, maybe I'm more stressed than obnoxious.” After the second range, when I was driving comfortably with 2-0, I immediately felt that my whole body trembles and choking after each point. Which took me to a place where I couldn't breathe anymore, and my head started to hurt very hard.
I felt that no matter what I do, I can't breathe. I called the physiotherapist immediately, but no word came out of my mouth. I panicked, I was trembling. It was impossible for me to remember where I am. It was impossible to say on what day of the week we were.
The body sent me a message, a message to stop immediately. I am still confused about what happened today and I don't remember much. The stress because of the heat I faced today could have had worse consequences than losing my consciousness for an hour and having the pulse high.
It's time for me to take a break before the last tournaments of the season. See you soon!
– Tande atmane, on Instagram
A month and a half ago, Atmane had an impressive course in Cincinnati, reaching the semifinals, where he lost in front of the same Sinner, score 6-7 (4), 2-6.
After withdrawing the world number 68 from Shanghai, Ugo Carabelli qualified in the second round, where he will be duel with Alex de Minaur (26 years old, 8 ATP).
