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Altug Celikbilek: “I Thought It Was Just A Headache, But I Nearly Died”

Summary by UBITENNIS
In an interview with Ubitennis’ Italian branch, the former top 200 player speaks about his near-death experience on the court and his ongoing recovery.
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It was on November 30, 2024 when Altuğ Çelikbilek, a Turkish tennis player with a best ranking at No. 154, accused a malore in the field against his compatriot Yankı Erel in the semifinal at the M15 in Monastir. One game, then the total darkness: severe headache, collapse on the game rectangle and a brain hemorrhage that forced him to transport immediately to hospital, where he remained unconscious for 13 days. The cause of all this was a brain …

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Ubitennis broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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