Garland’s Singapore Open Exit Sparks Controversy After Partner’s Request to Withdraw
Joanna Garland, world No.168, retired from the Singapore Open doubles quarter‑final after a contentious incident with partner Hsieh Su‑wei, who reportedly asked her to pull out to free up a spot for mixed doubles at the Asian Games. The fallout sparked social‑media accusations of backstabbing and will see Garland lose prize‑money and the ability to use her singles ranking for doubles entries for 15 weeks under WTA rules.