A mysterious bug seems to be making its way through this year’s US Open, causing a number of players to experience shocking upsets or retire due to illness. Ons Jabeur, a Tunisian tennis star and finalist at Wimbledon, revealed that she felt unwell during her match and struggled to perform at her best due to persistent coughing and other symptoms. She mentioned taking various medications recommended by the tournament’s doctors but was ultimately defeated by Zheng Qinwen. Other players, including Dominic Thiem and Petra Kvitova, also reported feeling unwell before their matches.
This so-called “US Open bug” has affected several players since the tournament began on August 28. Iga Swiatek, the defending women’s champion, expressed uncertainty about whether the illness was related to COVID-19. She suggested that players who were feeling unwell should consider wearing masks to prevent the spread of any potential infection. The media covering the tournament has also experienced illness, as noted by tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg.
Emil Ruusuvuori had to withdraw from his first-round match due to an unspecified illness. Dominic Thiem withdrew during his second-round match after appearing unwell, later revealed to be a stomach issue. Tenny Sandgren openly acknowledged having the “US Open bug” on Twitter. Petra Kvitova complained of stomach pain before her match against Caroline Wozniacki, but ultimately lost in straight sets.
The presence of illness has been noticeable at the US Open, with symptoms such as coughing, sniffing, and sneezing heard from both the crowd and the players. It was also revealed that John McEnroe, a tennis legend and now an analyst, tested positive for COVID-19 during the tournament. Tournament organizers are concerned about the potential spread of the COVID Pirola variant, as players share facilities and stay in close proximity to each other.
It is worth noting that players are not required to undergo COVID testing at the US Open, and there are no vaccination or mask requirements for fans entering the stadium in Queens.
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