"I had no other choice": Karolina Muchova apologies to crowd after toilet troubles during US Open win
WTAThursday, 05 September 2024 at 10:58
Karolina Muchova found her way past Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 6-4 in an odd match which saw the Czech ace reach the semi-finals of the 2024 US Open. Albeit battling stomach troubles it seemed.
Muchova went through a tough spell after winning the first set where she repeatedly ran off court despite having a comfortable lead in the match.
At the same time Haddad Maia also had to call a medical time out and was left in tears on the court. She was asked about her stomach issues and didn't want to give too much away but humorously apologised to the crowd.
"Little weird match I have to say. I had a little problems I wouldn’t like to comment on it actually if it’s fine. But I’m happy to manage it with some run to the bathroom and back."
She added laughing: "Sorry if it disturbed anyone but I had no other choice!"
In her actual press conference, she revealed that her potential semi-final opponent in Iga Swiatek was there for her after her injury and is a player she has a bond with.
“Against Iga? It was very nice. She really supported me when I got the surgery. It's always nice to get that support, especially from her being World No. 1, I think, the best player that there is.
"Yeah, I kind of feel like, you know, we know each other since, I don't know, it was maybe one of hers and one of my first WTA tournaments in Prague that we played first time that we met there, and then we played few matchups as well in the COVID in Prague, and then we practiced last year in Warsaw I came to, so I would say little connection there, and we always had great practices, it's very intense.
"It's nice. Yeah, I mean, she's World No. 1. It's always challenge to play her, to practice with her. They're a nice team. That's just cool.”
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