In an unusual turn of events at the Cincinnati Open, Asia Muhammad experienced a bizarre moment during her match when she lost both her shoe and sock mid-rally. The incident occurred during a crucial point, catching the attention of both the crowd and her opponent. Despite the unexpected challenge, Muhammad displayed remarkable composure, quickly recovering to continue the rally.
Reflecting on the moment, Muhammad remarked, It was definitely one of the strangest things that’s ever happened to her on court.
Her ability to maintain focus and determination even in such an odd situation earned her applause from the audience. Although the match did not end in her favor, Muhammad’s handling of the incident showcased her professionalism and adaptability, leaving a memorable impression on those who witnessed it.
Tennis Twitter, make this go viral #noshoe #nosock #noproblem #CincyOpen pic.twitter.com/OEY3uueIIv
— Sabrina Santamaria (@sabs_santamaria) August 16, 2024
Asia Muhammad in 2024
LWWLLLWWWW At the moment ranked no.824, Asia played her last match on the 17th of September 2023 when she lost to world no.27 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-1 6-3 in the 1st round in Guadalajara (draw).
This season Muhammad has managed to achieve a compiled 16-14 match record.
Asia Muhammad |
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