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Coco Gauff reaches fourth round despite vomiting on court at Madrid Open
Gauff struggles as virus spreads through locker room
TL;DR
- Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open despite experiencing vomiting and a virus.
- A virus appears to have spread through the locker room, causing several player withdrawals and retirements.
- High-profile players like Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys, and Marin Cilic have been affected.
- Gauff vomited during a match but received medication and recovered to win.
- Players suspect a general virus in the city is responsible for the widespread illness, not food.
- It is difficult for players to avoid illness in shared facilities at tournaments.