A ball girl at the Thailand Open became an internet star after her approach to dealing with an insect troubled German star Sabine Lisicki.
The first round game between Germany’s Lisicki and Garbine Muguruza of Spain became more of a wildlife TV show, after a huge bug landed on the court and caused an unexpected pause in play.
The lights were attracting bugs as Lisicki was set to return Muguruza’s serve.
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.@sabinelisicki wanted a more gentle approach.
h/t: @AlbertoScevola #HuaHin #ThailandOpenHH pic.twitter.com/5cAZGa0pte
— Ashish TV ?? (@Ashish__TV) January 29, 2019
Lisicki walked away before glancing back and pulling an awkward smile while the ball girl picked up the remains of the insect.
The former world number 12 Lisicki, who lost the match in straight sets 6-3 6-4, said she was “disappointed” by the outcome of the game.“Tough match tonight! I’m disappointed in the outcome but it was a good match. Made a few bad choices on important points that make a difference in such a match,” she said.
Tough night for the bug too.
Asian vs European approach.
— Mensa Green (@fereous) January 29, 2019
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