I am disgusted," Vondroušová reacts to Brad Gilbert's criticism regarding her withdrawal from the US Open

"I am totally annoyed by players who withdraw and then play the following week. There should be a rule to prohibit this," these are the words of Gauff's former coach, Brad Gilbert, describing Vondroušová's withdrawal from the US Open.

Indeed, the Czech player had chosen to skip her quarterfinal match against Sabalenka just minutes before the start of the encounter.

While the American did not hold back, her response was not long in coming, as she stated on Instagram: "I am going to criticize athletes because they are injured. I am also disgusted, Brad."

For the record, the 64-year-old man had also indicated that "many athletes should be banned from their next tournament, as some use this process as a way to stand out and get out of it when things get tough.