Slovenian tennis player falls victim to Melbourne air

Ljubljana, 14 January - Slovenian tennis player Dalila Jakupović started the Australia Open qualifying tournament on Tuesday, but conceded after leading the match 6-4, 5-6 due to uncontrollable coughing and breathing difficulties, likely caused by smoke and air pollution from the continent's fires.

Melbourne, Australia Melbourne blanketed in smoke haze. Photo: Xinhua/STA

Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne blanketed in smoke haze.
Photo: Xinhua/STA

New York, US Tennis player Dalila Jakupović. Photo: Robi Poredoš/STA

New York, US
Tennis player Dalila Jakupović.
Photo: Robi Poredoš/STA

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