Unfair and unclear – that’s what Tímea Babos said about the decision of the judges, who disqualified her and her partner Kristina Mladenovic from the US Open last Saturday.
The decision was made after Benoit Paire had a positive COVID-19 test result about ten days ago. Babos’ partner, Mladenovic, was one of the eleven French players who had direct contact with him. These eleven people were separated, disallowed from going to public spaces, and could only leave their room to practice. Nassau County in the U.S. state of New York, where the sportswomen were staying, has suddenly decided that everyone who had any connection to people who previously tested positive for the virus, must self-isolate in quarantine. Paire had two positive results, which were later followed by four negative ones. Due to the earlier positive results, however, as well as Mladenovic’s direct connection, the duo could not play in Round 2 against their Canadian-American competitors to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Babos posted on her social media, reflecting on the issue, saying that it was unfair and irrational. She also talked about testing negative for the virus four times, and her partner, Kristina Mladenovic, testing negative eleven times.
Featured photo via Tímea Babos’ Facebook page
