βSeeing these two meet for the first time is such a it's such a fun stage to watch them at. You know, there's no there's no real baggage there for them. They're both they're both explosive, powerful hitters and they and they play with that sort of youthful exuberance and going after the ball like that. And, I was laughing at the audacity of some of the shot making from from both of them, really, in those in those first two sets.β
βWhen she sat down and she just looked so sad and unwell and miserable really because she was puking in a bin in the middle of a tennis match. Like, you're gonna be miserable. I thought we might see an eager swiatek from her and she might just retire. But actually just as she was puking, that was actually kind of the catalyst for turning the match around.β
Madrid tournament hit by viral food poisoning outbreak
βIt was Jim Courier that reported on the Tennis Channel that the shrimp tacos had been responsible, but the plot thickens because Coco Gauff, one of the most notable victims of this, this outbreak, she denies eating the shrimp tacos. So the investigative work continues. Jonathan Overend on Sky, said that the Madrid tournament have established that it did not come from official catering, but, quote, they would say that, wouldn't they?β
ITIA provides update on Vondrousova anti-doping investigation
βFour years is the maximum, term of ban that von Droshova could be subject to because it is a fundamental part of any testing program in sport, in any sport that you cannot refuse a test. Of course, the panel will look at any mitigations, and they will make the ultimate decision on the level of fault and therefore the appropriate sanction.β
βPortia Archer has informed us of her decision to step down from her role as CEO effective April 20 ahead of her contract renewal. We are working through a transition plan for the leadership of the WTA tour, and we'll share an update on this by mid May. Portia has made important contributions to our tournaments, our players, and the advancement of women's tennis.β
βHe says that there is no tear, that it is just inflammation in the risk, and the target at the moment is to return, for Queen's to prepare for Wimbledon. I've also heard a lot of other noises about the fact that, you know, they're very aware, the Alcaraz team, of the cautionary tales out there about wrists, and you don't you don't mess around with wrists.β
Lorenzo Musetti regains form and confidence on clay
βBut Mazzetti is building here. He he he was showing the full repertoire yesterday. I mean, it it really is. If you just wanna watch a a tennis match for an experience of a player having all the shots and and utilizing them and when to use them. He is a joy to watch. He's an artist on the court.β