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Lucas Pouille admits he is fearing the worst after a devastating injury on Sunday.
The Frenchman collapsed in agony over his lower leg during a Challenger Tour final in Lille against Arthur Bouqier.
The 30-year-old trailed qualifier Bouquier 3-6, 5-3 and was one game away from forcing a decider when he attempted to sprint forward to chase a drop shot.
As he chased the ball he fell onto the court in pain, clutching his right leg in pain.
His opponent rushed to the net to see how his rival was.
The injury was clearly very serious as Pouille was forced to retire on the spot and end his bid to win the title in Lille
Later on, in a touching moment with bandages and crutches, the Frenchman returned for the trophy presentation and revealed the devastating news in an emotional runners-up speech.
“I don’t want to say for certain until there have been tests, but there’s a chance it will be the last match of my career,” he said.
“I think it’s total rupture of the Achilles tendon. Playing tennis at the highest level after that is complicated.”
The next day on social media, Pouille confirmed his initial diagnosis and gave a touching tribute to the support he has received.
