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Madrid Open Virus Outbreak Forces Swiatek Withdrawal, Gauff Wins

4/29/2026

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Player Coco Gauff vomited during her match at the Madrid Open but recovered to defeat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Player Iga Swiatek withdrew from her match after a stomach virus spread through the locker room in Madrid.
Player Linda Noskova advanced to round by walkover when player Liudmila Samsonova could not play because virus.
Player Jannik Sinner said he limits his time in area to avoid catching germs.

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Player Coco Gauff vomited during her match at the Madrid Open but recovered to defeat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Player Iga Swiatek withdrew from her match after a stomach virus spread through the locker room in Madrid.
Player Linda Noskova advanced to round by walkover when player Liudmila Samsonova could not play because virus.
Player Jannik Sinner said he limits his time in area to avoid catching germs.