Dancevic slams 'inhumane' Melbourne conditions

Frank Dancevic of Canada receives medical attention during his men's singles match against Benoit Paire of France at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 14, 2014. REUTERS/Brandon Malone

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Canadian Frank Dancevic slammed Australian Open organisers for forcing players to compete in "inhumane" conditions after he collapsed on court as temperatures rose to 41 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday.

Dancevic, who collapsed during the second set of his first round match against France's Benoit Paire on the uncovered court six at Melbourne Park and passed out for a minute, said conditions were plainly dangerous for the players.