Weirdness took center stage on the women’s side during Day 1 at the Australian Open, as eight seeds tumbled out of the draw. But in a match between relatively little-known players over on court 15, the weirdness hit peak level when American Christina McHale was captured by cameras vomiting on court during the third set of her battle with Frenchwoman Stephanie Foretz (see video above).



McHale, locked at 4-all in the decider at the time, was fortunate enough to receive some time off court when officials had to spend time wiping her “bodily fluids” from the court. She would return to finish off the 6-4, 1-6, 12-10 victory, drawing comparisons to another American legend by the name of Pete Sampras.

Samprasian (h/t @tomtebbutt) effort by Christina McHale to prevail after puking, 12-10 in third over Stephanie Foretz. Gutsy stuff. #ausopen — Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 19, 2015

“@SI_Tennis: Boot and Rally: Christina McHale survives late-match illness to beat Stephanie Foretz 64 16 12-10. #AusOpen” so tough!! 💪🇺🇸 — Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) January 19, 2015

McHale a bit embarrassed by throwing up episode but doesnt fault TV for airing it. "Its their job to show whats happening on court" #AusOpen — Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) January 19, 2015

Christina McHale trending worldwide, when it's past midnight in the entire continental United States. pic.twitter.com/rYWoj48k0o — Victoria Chiesa (@vrcsports) January 19, 2015

RT @SI_Tennis: Christina McHale with the Quote of the Day: “I would have preferred to have not thrown up on the court.” #AusOpen — Soulless Ginger (@mchastain81) January 19, 2015