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Hercog's point worth $30,000

Slovakia's Polona Hercog walked off with a cool $30,000 after winning just one point. At 1-0 down in the first set against Alize Cornet, the 22-year-old hit her first winner of the match, then rubbed her shoulder, called for the trainer and finally retired. Despite spending only 10 minutes on court, she received $30,000 for competing in the first round and 10 ranking points, raising questions about whether she knew about her injury and should have made way for another player.

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