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Women Tennis April 16, 2025

Harriet Dart apologises after telling umpire her opponent “smells really bad” | Ladies’s Tennis Weblog

Harriet Dart apologises after telling umpire her opponent “smells really bad” | Ladies’s Tennis Weblog
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British tennis participant Harriet Dart has issued a public apology after making a controversial remark about her opponent’s physique odour throughout a first-round loss on the Rouen Open.

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Throughout a second-set changeover, with feelings clearly working excessive, Dart was caught on the printed asking the umpire:

“Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad.”

Her opponent, 21-year-old French wildcard Lois Boisson, appeared to not hear the remark—nevertheless it didn’t go unnoticed by viewers or the media.

To her credit score, Dart didn’t shrink back from taking duty. Later that day, she posted a honest apology through her Instagram tales:

“I want to apologise for what I said on court today—it was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret. That’s not how I want to carry myself, and I take full responsibility. I have a lot of respect for Lois and how she competed today. I’ll learn from this and move forward.”

The world No. 303 Boisson appeared unbothered by the state of affairs. Actually, she confirmed nice humour by later posting an edited Instagram picture of herself holding a can of deodorant, tagging the model Dove and suggesting they “apparently need a collab.”

On the court docket, Boisson delivered a commanding efficiency, defeating Dart 6-0 6-3 and advancing to the second spherical. Boisson was taking part in her first WTA match of the season after recovering from damage. Dart, ranked a hundred and tenth, has now suffered back-to-back first-round losses on clay as she builds in direction of the French Open.

It was an unlucky second for the 28-year-old Dart—each by way of sportsmanship and match consequence—however her immediate apology reveals accountability. Boisson’s lighthearted and humorous response prevented the state of affairs from escalating, reflecting a peaceful confidence and maturity.

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