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Gauff Advances in Madrid After On‑Court Vomiting as Illness Sweeps Field

A viral gastroenteritis is disrupting the event, raising concerns over pre‑Roland Garros preparation.

Overview

  • Coco Gauff, who vomited during a third‑round match Sunday, took a medical timeout and then won 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the last 16.
  • She said pills given by the medical team eased the nausea, and she now faces Linda Noskova, who advanced by walkover after Liudmila Samsonova withdrew sick.
  • The outbreak has reshaped the draw, with Iga Swiatek retiring Saturday against Ann Li due to a virus and Marin Cilic withdrawing earlier with illness.
  • A tournament spokesperson said food was not to blame and described the problem as a gastroenteritis virus spreading through the locker room.
  • The timing threatens players’ clay‑court build‑ups before the French Open, with disrupted match practice and altered schedules such as Swiatek aiming to resume in Rome.