Tatjana Maria writes history with her sensational participation in the semifinals in Wimbledon. However, her first match after this triumphant tournament ended less gloriously for the 34-year-old. Because she just doesn’t show up.
Maria does not play her game: excitement at the WTA tournament in Lausanne. In the first round, Wimbledon surprise Tatjana Maria was supposed to play against Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean (26). But the spectators did not see a rally at this clay court tournament. Maria didn’t show up for the game – without canceling beforehand.
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No chance for “Lucky Loser”: Since there was no cancellation, the game was rated as a “walkover”, i.e. a victory for Jeanjean without a fight. Particularly annoying: As a result, no player was able to move up as a “lucky loser” from the qualification, as is usually the case.
Maria in the role of favourite: Why Maria didn’t show up for her match is still unclear. Against the world number 155. the Wimbledon semi-finalist would have gone into the game as the clear favourite.
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