{
  "id": 9969681,
  "title": "Tatiana Prozorova fumes after concussion call ends her Singapore Open tennis semifinal run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tatiana-prozorova-fumes-after-concussion-call-ends-her-singapore-open",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:23:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tatiana-prozorova-fumes-concussion-call-112324038.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian tennis player Tatiana Prozorova was upset after being withdrawn from the semifinal of the Singapore Open due to a concussion, according to a statement on Instagram. Prozorova, who ranked No. 180, stated that she performed well during a clinical assessment by the WTA’s medical team and the tournament physician. The 22-year-old player was struck in the face by a ball during a doubles quarterfinal match on Friday, prompting the assessment. She explained that she had been on court for over three hours each of the last three days and was fatigued. Prozorova had to complete a series of exercises, including standing on one leg with her eyes closed, but struggled with them. She retired from the doubles match alongside partner Sofya Lansere due to the assessment. Prozorova's team and she discussed the situation with tournament organizers, who informed them that she needed at least six days of rest before she could return to competition. Prozorova expressed her disappointment with the system, calling it \"helpless.\" The WTA emphasized that player health and safety are their top priorities and that they have a responsibility to protect players following a head injury. Players are required to complete a graduated return-to-play protocol and receive medical clearance before resuming competition.",
  "summary": "Russian tennis player Tatiana Prozorova said she was unfairly withdrawn from her semifinal at the Singapore Open because of a physician's concerns about a concussion. Prozorova's withdrawal sent Australia's Talia Gibson — her scheduled opponent in Saturday's match — to the final by walkover and ended the No. 180-ranked player’s chances of a first singles title on the WTA Tour. The decision, she…",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian player Tatiana Prozorova withdrew from Singapore Open semifinal due to concussion.",
    "Prozorova cleared clinical assessment but retired due to fatigue and exhaustion.",
    "WTA stresses player health, requires six-day rest before return to competition."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tatiana Prozorova fumes after concussion call ends her Singapore Open tennis semifinal run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tatiana-prozorova-fumes-after-concussion-call-ends-her-singapore-open-9972225",
        "published": "2026-09-26T11:24:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}