Harriet Dart's Apology After Controversial Comment on Opponent's Odor at Rouen Open
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British tennis player Harriet Dart issued an apology after she was caught on camera requesting that her opponent, Lois Boisson, use deodorant due to her alleged bad smell during their match at the Rouen Open. Dart's comment was made during a changeover in the second set, amidst her loss to Boisson, who achieved a significant upset in her first WTA Tour match of the season. Dart later expressed regret on Instagram, acknowledging her mistake and praising Boisson's performance.
Key Points
Harriet Dart apologized for commenting on Lois Boisson's odor during their match at the Rouen Open.
The incident occurred during a second-set changeover, where Dart asked the umpire to tell Boisson to use deodorant.
Dart's comment led to immediate backlash on social media, prompting her public apology on Instagram.
Lois Boisson, ranked 303rd, defeated the 62nd-ranked Dart in a significant upset at the tournament.
Boisson was making her first WTA Tour appearance of the season following an injury.
