World number three Coco Gauff advanced to the last 16 of the Madrid Open on Sunday after defeating Sorana Cirstea. Gauff secured the victory with a final score of 4-6 7-5 6-1.
The match was a significant battle for Gauff, who had to dig deep to recover after falling a set and a break down. During the contest, she fought through illness and vomited on the court before regaining her form to overcome Cirstea.
Gauff's struggle comes amid a broader issue at the tournament, as several players in the Spanish capital have been struggling with illness this week. A stomach virus has reportedly been going around the locker room.