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Crazy Scenes Unfold After WTA Player’s Shower Box Explodes in Her Hands Forcing Her to Exit the Tournament

Published 09/20/2023, 10:34 AM EDT

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Brazilian tennis sensation Bia Haddad Maia abruptly withdrew from the WTA 1000 tournament in Guadalajara. The tennis world was left in shock as news broke that Haddad Maia had suffered a bizarre accident in her hotel room.

This resulted in severe injuries to both her hands and multiple cuts on her body. Lucky Loser Sachia Vickery is all set to replace her in the next match against Danielle Collins.

WTA Player’s Shocking Reason for Sudden Withdrawal

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Bia Haddad Maia’s withdrawal from the Guadalajara tournament came as a shock to tennis enthusiasts worldwide. The Brazilian powerhouse, known for her prowess on the court, was all set to make her mark in the tournament. However, a bizarre mishap in her hotel room shattered those hopes.

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According to reports, the shower box in Haddad Maia’s hotel room malfunctioned. This led to an explosion that resulted in severe injuries. She was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. She has both her hands covered with stitches and has been treated for cuts in different parts of her body.

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The details of the incident remain shrouded in mystery, leaving fans and the tennis community perplexed. It is also unclear whether the hotel will be held responsible for the unfortunate accident.

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Twitter Comes Alive with Support and Speculation

When news of Bia Haddad Maia’s sudden withdrawal hit Twitter, the tennis community didn’t hold back. Worrying about Bia’s condition, their hopes and prayers went to her. Twitter user @ATPPicks247 wrote, “This is insane. Best Wishes and Get well soon Bia”

It was like a virtual group hug. People poured out their hearts, and it was pretty heartwarming.

Fans shared their sympathies for the WTA player, saying things like “Extremely bad luck, so sad that she had that accident.”

Some Twitter users even started talking about potential legal stuff, like, “Get well soon, undoubtedly your Lawyers will be chatting with the hotel?” and “That’s a lawsuit in America.”

So, there you have it, folks—a bizarre and unexpected twist in the tennis world. While we eagerly await more details about what went down, one thing’s for sure. Bia Haddad Maia has an army of fans behind her, rooting for her recovery and maybe even getting some answers about that exploding shower box.

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Anirudh Kidambi covers Viral Sports Moments at EssentiallySports, and has been an avid writer for over 3 years. Apart from following Formula 1, eSports and cricket, he loves to read and swim whenever he gets the chance to. If you don’t see him in front of his laptop writing, gaming or watching movies, you can find him actively participating in local quiz clubs.
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