Title: Coco Gauff Vomits On Court, Still Wins At Madrid Open

Coco Gauff Vomits On Court, Still Wins At Madrid Open

American tennis star Coco Gauff reached the fourth round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday, despite vomiting on court and battling a virus spreading through the locker room [133753]. The 20-year-old defeated Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 [133753].

Gauff admitted she underestimated the illness [133753]. “I think I got a little cocky because I’ve been at tournaments where there were viruses and I never got it,” she said. “I saw it going around, I was like, ‘I’m not going to get it.’ And then here I am” [133753].

Players at the tournament share equipment and facilities in one large building, making it hard to know who is sick [133753]. Gauff emphasized she uses hand sanitizer, washes her hands, and wipes down training mats before use [133753]. “But sometimes some things are just hard to avoid,” she added [133753].

Gauff expressed hope that all players will be healthy by the next major event in Rome [133753].

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