Harriet Dart has posted an apology on social media after calling for her opponent to ‘put on deodorant’ throughout a match.
The British feminine no.4 was overwhelmed 6-0 6-3 by wildcard entrant Lois Boisson within the first spherical of the Rouen Open on Tuesday.
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Throughout a second set changeover, Dart requested the umpire: “Are you able to inform her to put on deodorant? She’s smelling actually dangerous.”
French participant Boisson was seemingly too distant to listen to the remark when she was returning to the courtroom earlier than ultimately profitable the match.
However Dart has since apologised for her alternative of phrases with a put up on an Instagram story.
“Hey everybody, I wish to apologise for what I stated on courtroom at present, it was a heat-of-the-moment remark that I actually remorse,” Dart stated.
“That is not how I wish to carry myself, and I take full accountability. I’ve a whole lot of respect for Lois and the way she competed at present.
“I am going to study from this and transfer ahead. Harriet.”
Dart made her WTA debut on the Eastbourne Worldwide in 2015 and is at the moment ranked a hundred and tenth on the earth.
The 28-year-old kickstarted her Grand Slam profession in 2018 when she entered the Wimbledon major draw as a wildcard.
She most just lately reached the second spherical of the Australian Open.
Dart additionally reached the Wimbledon blended doubles remaining in 2021 with Joe Salisbury, however they misplaced to Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk.
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![Dart [second from right] played for Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/04/katie-boulter-jodie-burrage-anne-987489158.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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Earlier than the Rouen Open, she was a part of the Nice Britain squad that certified for the Billie Jean King Cup finals.
They have been drawn in opposition to Germany and the Netherlands in Group F, ending high of the standings by beating each opponents.
Dart performed with Olivia Nicholls within the doubles in opposition to Germany however regardless of defeat, Nice Britain have been already victorious.
Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter received their respective singles matches to assist information them by way of to the finals.
Nice Britain will likely be joined by China, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Spain, Ukraine and america in Shenzhen this September.