The ATP and Italian Tennis Federation have issued a statement to confirm \u201cthe tragic passing of two spectators\u201d during the ATP Finals in Turin.<\/p>\n
The season-ending tournament kicked off on Sunday in the Italian city, but the second day of action was marred by tragedy during two unrelated incidents, with the first taking place in the morning outside of the main arena and the second later in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
A 70-year-old man fell ill in the Fan Village in Piazza d\u2019Armi early in the day while in the second incident a 78-year-old collapsed before Lorenzo Musetti\u2019s match against Taylor Fritz at the Inalpi Arena.<\/p>\n
The start of the Musetti-Fritz encounter was pushed back as an announcement was made that there was a medical emergency in the crowd.<\/p>\n
Both individuals were rushed to the nearby Molinette Hospital in Turin in critical condition, but \u201csadly passed away\u201d with the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP) confirming the news in a joint statement the following day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe FITP and ATP express their deepest condolences following the tragic passing of two spectators today during the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin,\u201d it read.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe two individuals, aged 70 and 78, had come to the Inalpi Arena to attend the matches. Both suffered sudden cardiac incidents at different times during the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn-site medical and emergency personnel responded immediately, providing all possible assistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite prompt intervention and subsequent transfer to hospital, unfortunately, both sadly passed away.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe FITP and ATP extend their heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two spectators.\u201d<\/p>\n
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