@WTA @iga_swiatek @BNPPARIBASOPEN I know this much is true by Wally Lamb 🙂

@piranhaC4455990 @WTA @EmmaRaducanu @BNPPARIBASOPEN I’m not sure that is all strapping. It looks like they are using anti-inflammatory patches on the back of her hands (and possibly wrists). This suggests that the pain is manageable, more of an “ache”. These patches are supposed to reduce inflammation and aid healing (allegedly).