"Caro Wozniacki: 'I've Got Bugs in My Mouth, But I'm Not Letting Them Ruin My Tennis Game'"
"They're everywhere - in my mouth, in my hair. We need to do something about it." Caroline Wozniacki, the 2018 Australian Open champion, seemed somewhat perturbed as she discussed the tiny intruders bugging her during her second-round loss to Ekaterina Makarova.
"I want to focus on tennis here, not eating bugs," she declared, vehemently shaking her head at the thought.
Though it seemed the critters were captivating her attention during the match, Wozniacki stood firm in her belief that they didn't impact her performance.
"I don't think it made a difference, but it was certainly a novel experience for me," she shared after the match.
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Although the flying ants seemed to be vying for Wozniacki's attention during her match against Ekaterina Makarova, she maintained that they had no bearing on her performance. And while insect disturbances have occasionally hampered tennis matches and major sporting events in the past, such occurrences are uncommon and typically minor.
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Flying insects can disrupt tennis matches and major sporting events, causing minor distractions or disruptions at times. However, these situations are rare and usually have minimal impact on the game itself. Officials generally manage any disruptions to maintain fair play and allow the match to progress. Two notable instances of insect disturbances in sports include:
- Tennis Matches:
- Insects like bees or wasps can fly onto the court, causing players to halt play and potentially attracting a hindrance call if they interfere with the ball or players' actions [1].
- Major Sporting Events:
- During the 2018 World Cup match between England and Tunisia, swarms of bugs inundated the Volgograd stadium before the match. While the insects did cause some initial disruptions, the match continued without significant delays or interruptions due to the insects [2].
In summary, although flying insects can momentarily interrupt tennis games and other major events, their impact is typically minor and managed by officials to safeguard fair play and continue the contest.
[1] Tennis: Rules and Regulations,
[2] England vs Tunisia,
