Coco Gauff overcame an apparent stomach bug — and vomiting — en route to a victory at the Madrid Open.

Gauff, the No. 3 seed in the tournament, vomited into a bin during the second set of the match, in which she subsequently won 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 against Sorana Cîrstea.

Illness has been a theme at the Madrid Open as several players have reportedly struggled with fatigue during the tournament.

Coco Gauff of United States is sick during a break in play in her Women’s Singles Round of 32 match. Getty Images

Coco Gauff receives medical attention during a medical timeout at the. Madrid Open on April 26, 2026. REUTERS

Among those have been tournament No. 4 seed Iga Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner who was eliminated by No. 31 seed Ann Li in a walkover.

Swiatek retired during the third set while training 3-0, citing “zero stability and zero energy” as her reason for ending the Round of 32 match prematurely.

In the Round of 64, Marin Cilic withdrew before his second-round match with No.…