Sloane Stephens Incurs Code Violation for Eating Sushi During Australian Open Match

Sloane Stephens, the American tennis sensation, caused quite a stir during her third-round match at the Australian Open. In a surprising move, Stephens opted to fuel up for the intense on-court action by bringing sushi and smoothies to the court. As the images of her unique pre-match meal circulated online, fans couldn’t help but offer their opinion on this unconventional choice.

Many fans questioned whether sushi and smoothies were the right choices for a serious athlete competing in a high-stakes match. Some fans even expressed concern that this meal might be too much for Stephens to handle during the game.

Despite the criticism, Stephens remained undeterred and began her match against Anna Kalinskaya. The tension between the players quickly escalated with multiple exchanges between Stephens and the chair umpire. Throughout the match, the umpire persistently told Stephens to speed up her gameplay.

During a break between the second and third set, Stephens seemed lethargic, prompting her coach to deliver a large mid-match meal consisting of sushi and two smoothies. While it is not the first time Stephens has indulged in sushi during a match, it was certainly the first time she received a code violation for it.

As Stephens enjoyed her sliced handroll, the umpire eventually ran out of patience and issued a code violation for taking too long to eat sushi. Commentators and fans were bemused by this unexpected turn of events, with one commentator humorously suggesting that Stephens needed some chopsticks to hasten her dining experience.

Despite the distraction, Stephens mustered an improved effort in the final set. However, her valiant attempts fell short, and she ultimately lost the match with a final set score of 6-4, resulting in her exit from the Australian Open.

While some fans criticized Stephens’ meal choice, others found humor in the situation. Social media was abuzz with witty remarks and comparisons, with one fan playfully suggesting that Stephens got “California Rolled” in that set. Another fan likened sushi and smoothies to the new “chips and salsa” combo.

Although Stephens did not emerge victorious in her match, her sushi and smoothie order will be remembered as one of the all-time sports power snacks. The incident added a unique twist to an already eventful Australian Open, leaving fans and commentators amused by this memorable moment.