WTA Veteran Caroline Wozniacki’s Appalling US Open Incident Forced ‘Superbrat’ John McEnroe To Lash Out Loud in a Raging Outburst in 2014- ‘Fell Sick to My Stomach..’

There are numerous chapters in the book Tennis that have contributed to the sport’s current status. Tennis players, especially John McEnroe, have come a long way from figuring out their place in the sporting world to making things right on the tennis court. With his outspokenness, the American tennis icon has expressed numerous concerns in the past, supporting a clear position in context.

The seven-time Grand Slam winner did the same thing in 2014 when he publicly criticized US Open officials for treating Caroline Wozniacki unfairly during her match against Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Let’s take a look at what went wrong and why the American tennis Legend had to step into the scenario.

John McEnroe once supported Caroline Wozniacki 

Nearly nine years ago, when the Danish tennis player faced the 37-year-old tennis star, the tournament semi-final ended up in a lot of chaos and controversy. The Chinese tennis player left the semi-finals in a wheelchair after collapsing on the court while her opponent, Wozniacki, was waiting for her to get ready to give her best to move into the finals.

Peng eventually got back on the tennis court but had to quit a few points later as she was not able to cope with her opponent’s serving, giving her a chance to win the semi-final. Seeing that strangling situation, a lot of tennis players came forward, including McEnroe, who shared how she should have been forfeited, making a fair point for the Danish rival.

According to the Courier Mail, the American tennis legend said just after the match, “I feel sick to my stomach just watching this. This is crazy for letting this happen. It’s a black eye. It’s absurd. I thought I’d seen it all.”

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Further, the 64-year-old tennis legend also pointed out how the Chinese tennis players should not have been allowed to play, but the tournament officials created chaos by sticking to their policies rather than looking into Peng’s health conditions. Nevertheless, the 33-year-old tennis player, who is ready to make a comeback after a sad and hurtful take on the whole US Open semi-final situation.

Wozniacki was shaken by Peng’s condition 

During the same time when the former world number one ranked tennis player received the US Open sportsmanship award, she shared her take on how she was quite not concerned regarding the delay.

Further, she also talked about how she is aware of Peng’s early life medical dramas and highlighted how, even though tennis might be great, health is more important than the rules and regulations of the sport. What is your take on starting the match after knowing Peng’s condition was unfair to her opponent? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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