The Shanghai Masters has seen several players struggle with the oppressive heat and humidity, and Francisco Comesana became the latest to suffer during his match against Lorenzo Musetti. With humidity levels reaching 68%, the Argentine collapsed ahead of the sixth game in the second set, prompting immediate medical attention.

A Gesture of Sportsmanship

As Comesana lay on the court, visibly affected by the conditions, Musetti approached and helped him up, showing concern and solidarity. The Italian’s gesture was praised by fans and commentators alike, highlighting the human side of competition.

Francisco Comesana in 2025

Now ranked no.62, Francisco played his last match on the 4^th of October when he was overcome by world no.9 Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-0 in the 2^nd round in Shanghai (draw).

This year the Argentine has managed to achieve a compiled 27-25 win-loss record. Francisco Comesana’s best accomplishment of this season was getting to the final in the Oeiras 4 Challenger.