Harriet Dart Regrets Comments About Lois Boisson's Hygiene
British tennis player Harriet Dart apologizes for saying opponent Lois Boisson 'smells really bad' during Rouen Open match. Dart lost the match 6-0, 6-3, and later took to social media to express regret for her comment.
British tennis player Harriet Dart has apologized for a comment made during her Rouen Open match against Lois Boisson. “Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad,” Dart said to the umpire, according to the broadcast.
Harriet Dart apologizes for asking the umpire to tell her opponent to wear deodorant. pic.twitter.com/YHpgMQgMak
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 15, 2025
Dart addressed the controversy on Instagram, saying, “It was a comment made in the heat of the moment, and I truly regret it. It's not the way I want to behave, and I take full responsibility.” She added, “I have a lot of respect for Lois and the way she competed today. I'll learn from this and move on.” Dart lost the match 6-0, 6-3.
Britain's Harriet Dart has apologised for asking an umpire to tell her French opponent to put on deodorant.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 15, 2025
She said: "Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad."#BBCTennis pic.twitter.com/e8UJTqiecC
Lois Boisson seemed to be unaware of Harriet Dart's comment, as she was already on the court while Dart was still seated and appeared to be out of earshot. Boisson, ranked 303rd, pulled off a major upset against Dart, ranked 62nd, winning 6-0, 6-3. This marked Boisson's first WTA Tour appearance of the season after recovering from injury.
Lois Boisson’s response to Harriet Dart saying she needs to wear deodorant during their match 💀💀💀💀💀
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 15, 2025
“Dove, apparently we need a collaboration” https://t.co/S4u0dgevPS pic.twitter.com/0E5ckZhULn
Dart struggled in the match, failing to convert any of her six break points and losing her serve four times. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has been contacted for comment regarding the incident.
Harriet Dart asked the umpire to tell her opponent to wear deodorant 😳
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 15, 2025
She lost the match 6-0 6-3
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