Pro tennis player Ryan Vannah of Las Vegas, Nevada, collapsed and died on Sunday, January 29, know his cause of death
He was playing a match at Red Rock Country Club.
Within a short amount of time, Vannah was taken to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead later that day, however.
USTA champion Ryan Vannah cause of death, obituary, age, family, tennis career stats
There have been no public announcements from the local coroner’s office regarding the death of Ryan Vannah. The tennis star, however, was reportedly struggling with high blood pressure and was reportedly taking the incorrect blood pressure medication, as reported by The Blaze.
What exactly happened to Ryan Vannah? What is the reason behind his death?
According to Review Journal, during Vannah’s mixed doubles match on January 29, he abruptly kneeled down, put his hands on the ground, and then laid down. About an hour was spent on his care by doctors at the Red Rock Country Club. After 55 minutes of CPR by his sister-in-law Catherine, he was pronounced dead at Summerlin Hospital.
TENNIS PLAYER RYAN VANNAH(43) DIES AFTER COLLAPSING ON COURT… pic.twitter.com/V39Ee0iF5j
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Vannah’s formative years were spent in Sin City. After two years, the 43-year-old had won more than 40 USTA national championships with his doubles partner.
Ryan Vannah died suddenly of cardiac arrest while playing tennis. He was 43 years old.
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According to reports, Vannah is survived by his parents, Robert and Marsha Vannah; his brothers, Dave Dunn and Dr. Parminder Kang; his sister-in-law, Dr. Catherine Vannah; and a total of 13 nieces and nephews.
Who are the USTA champions? What is USTA?
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) serves as the regulating organisation for tennis in the United States. It hosts numerous tournaments throughout the year for both amateur and professional players.
The US Open is the most prestigious tournament held by the US Tennis Association (USTA), but the organisation hosts competitions at all levels, from the local to the sectional to the national. Also tournament winners receive cash prizes, advancement in the rankings, and bragging rights as USTA champions.
Junior, senior, and wheelchair tennis tournaments are among the many that the USTA hosts. Also winning a USTA event may be a major milestone in a tennis player’s career and open doors to new opportunities.
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