Overview
- Egypt’s Hajar Abdelkader, 21, lost 6-0, 6-0 to Germany’s Lorena Schaedel in 37 minutes, winning three points and committing 20 double faults.
- Tennis Kenya told The Athletic the wildcard was used to keep the draw full, acknowledged it should not have been granted, and said it will prevent a repeat.
- Abdelkader had no prior professional match on record and, according to organizers, stated she had the appropriate level to compete.
- Footage of the match drew widespread attention online and prompted calls for scrutiny from figures such as tournament director Randy Walker.
- The ITIA’s rules prohibit consideration for wildcards, and as of Thursday there was no official action or investigation announced by the ITF or ITIA.