At the Madrid Open, several tennis players, including Coco Gauff and Marin Cilic, have been affected by a stomach virus or food poisoning, possibly linked to shrimp tacos. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is taking precautions by sticking to a simple diet and limiting her time at the tournament site. Despite the health concerns, Sabalenka managed to defeat Naomi Osaka in a challenging match, advancing to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, American Hailey Baptiste overcame frustration to win her match against Belinda Bencic. Additionally, World No. 2 Elena Rybakina expressed distrust in the electronic line-calling system after a disputed call during her match. These events highlight the challenges players face beyond the court, including health issues and technology reliability.
QUESTION: How might the health and safety concerns at sports events influence the way athletes prepare for competitions?
Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset in her title defense
