Rafael Nadal shocked a waiting press hoard at the U.S. Open, when he collapsed during his post-match news conference because of severe cramping in his leg.
The scorching conditions have been a key factor in the 18 retirements in the competition so far and for a brief moment it appeared the defending men's champion would be another.
As he desperately tried to indicate he needed help the the Spanish second seed had done his English portion and was starting Spanish, when he tensed up and disappeared from his chair and slid onto the floor.
