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Harriet Dart Seeks Fresh Start at Wimbledon After On-Court Deodorant Remark

She arrives in London determined to rebuild her confidence following a highly publicized outburst.

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Overview

  • Dart apologized for asking an umpire to tell Lois Boisson to use deodorant during a Rouen Open match in April.
  • Social media backlash and Boisson’s surprise French Open semi-final run prolonged scrutiny of the incident.
  • The 28-year-old has won just one of seven matches since the remark, causing her ranking to slip outside the WTA top 100.
  • She obtained a wildcard for Wimbledon and has changed coaches in an effort to reverse her recent form slump.
  • Away from competition, Dart has been building Lego sets to manage stress and sharpen her focus ahead of the grass-court major.