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As Tragic Scenes from Acapulco Continue to Haunt the World, Former WTA Star Sabine Lisicki Devastated as Sadness Grips Her

Published 11/03/2023, 4:39 AM EDT

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The world is exposed to natural calamities as they keep hitting different parts of the world. The tennis community, known for its sportsmanship and unity, has always reached out to extend its heartfelt sympathies whenever there are situations of disaster. Acapulco, a place that the tennis players are quite connected with, recently faced a destructive wind gust to which a devastated former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki recently reacted.

People from all around the world presented a collective concern as recently, the disturbing images from category 5 Hurricane Otis hijacked the news channels as well as social media feeds. Famous entities from the tennis world also came forward to express their empathy towards the situation. Surprising the tennis fans with an unexpected burst of emotions, the comments from the players happened to be a point of attention.

Former WTA star Sabine Lisicki comments on the disturbing situation in Mexico

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Former Wimbledon finalist and WTA player, Sabine Lisicki, showed up to share her deep sadness on Twitter when she heard the shocking news from Mexico. The heartbreaking news revealed that a weather station in Mexico recorded a super strong wind gust of 205 miles per hour during Category 5 Hurricane Otis. With such high intensity, it became one of the strongest gusts ever recorded on the planet.

“This is devastating,” she tweeted. Along with every other concerned individual, Sabine Lisicki’s emotional response on social media presented a collective sympathy and concern for the people affected by Hurricane Otis. The world is coming together to support Mexico in their time of need. The impact of this powerful calamity has been immense.

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Along with taking the lives of 45 people, several others are still missing. Additionally, more than 274,500 homes have been destroyed. The people of Mexico are facing a major crisis as they cope with the effects of this situation.

While Sabine Lisicki took her chance to share her emotions over the unexpected situation in Acapulco, she wasn’t the only tennis figure to spot the calamity and react to it.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal shares his emotional thoughts over stormy aftermath in Mexico

Besides Lisicki, other tennis players are also coming together to offer their support to the people of Mexico over the Hurricane Otis situation, which severely impacted Acapulco. This place holds a special connection to tennis, where the Mexican Open is held.

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Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal also expressed his sadness when he saw the disturbing images of the destruction that the hurricane caused in the very same place where he played so many matches. On his Instagram account, he shared photos showing the devastation at the Mexican Open tennis courts. “Sad seeing the images of the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis in the place where I played so many times. Courage and strength,” Nadal wrote, as he shared his support for the people of Acapulco.

 

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The empathetic messages pouring in from tennis stars like Sabine Lisicki and Rafael Nadal justify the participation that the tennis community offers in situations of both celebration and tough times. The messages aimed to deliver strength and hope to those affected by this devastating natural disaster in Mexico.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Akshay Kapoor is a tennis writer at Essentially Sports. With a commendable experience of around 2 years in sports journalism under his belt, Akshay joined ES with the intention of taking the next step in honing his skills. Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, Akshay spent his early days huddled together with his loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal.
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Mitali Dey