I'm not surprised re Sonay and think it a good decision. But.... Emma, she didn't seem ill for her first two matches at IW - but defo below par against Anisimova.......
On former twitter it's down a post viral symptoms from whatever illness she had in the Middle East.
BBC sport has a write up on Emma withdrawing but no menton of Sonay. There at least 2 other matches where players have withdrawn after the draw was made,
BBC sport has a write up on Emma withdrawing but no menton of Sonay. There at least 2 other matches where players have withdrawn after the draw was made,
Yes there is a piece about Sonay in the same article further down. For Sonay back injury didnt recover as hoped so pulled out.Totally understandable and she deserves a rest! Thank goodness ness for Katie B and Fran!
I forgot that the first round starts today (mainly because qualifying is yet to finish). Katie is due on court shortly once the current match on Butch Buchholz finishes. Possibly as early as 7:45pm.