Coco Gauff overcomes illness to win Madrid Open Round of 32 match

15 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

Gauff vomited multiple times during her match against Sorana Cirstea in Madrid but still secured a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory to reach the Round of 16.
A gastroenteritis virus outbreak has forced several players, including World No. 4 Iga Swiatek, to withdraw or retire from the tournament due to severe illness and fatigue.
Tournament officials denied food poisoning rumors, attributing the illnesses to a stomach virus. Gauff withdrew from doubles with Robin Montgomery but will face Linda Noskova next in singles competition.

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