“I told him ten times to shut up”
A video shows how the number 72 in the world rankings has a discussion with him during a break in the game. Then the 30-year-old asked the chair referee Marijana Veljovic, exasperated, whether she could warn him. “He talks all the time. I told him ten times to shut up. ”Velkjovic told her that according to the rules, she would have to issue a warning to the player, not to the person addressed. As a result, Cirstea did not pursue her request any further.
In terms of sport, it was also a day to forget for Cirstea, who was number 21 in the world in 2013: She lost to the American Ann Li 3: 6, 1: 6. In the first round of the Australian Open, she will face her compatriot Patricia Tig on Monday.
