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WTA reverses decision on Kaitlin Quevedo’s black ribbon tribute
Spanish player Kaitlin Quevedo wanted to wear a black ribbon at a tennis tournament in Guangzhou.
She hoped to honor victims of a train accident in Spain.
The WTA initially stopped her from wearing it for her quarterfinal.
The WTA later reversed its decision and allowed the ribbon for her semifinal.
The change meant Quevedo could use the tribute at that match.
The account does not say whether she wore it or give further details about the accident.
The WTA reversed its decision and allowed Kaitlin Quevedo to wear a black ribbon during her Guangzhou semifinal.
The Spanish player wore the ribbon in tribute to victims of a railway accident in Urda, Toledo.
The WTA had prohibited the ribbon the previous day, citing its colour.
Quevedo played her semifinal against Lilli Tagger on Saturday.
Marca reported that the accident had killed 69 people.
- Who
- Spanish tennis player Kaitlin Quevedo and the WTA.
- What
- The WTA reversed its decision and allowed Quevedo to wear a black ribbon during her semifinal.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026; the WTA had prohibited it the previous day.
- Where
- The WTA 250 tournament in Guangzhou.
- Why
- Quevedo wanted to pay tribute to victims of a railway accident in Urda, Toledo.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The WTA prohibited Quevedo from wearing a black ribbon, citing its colour.
The WTA allowed Quevedo to wear the ribbon during her semifinal against Lilli Tagger.
- Player
- Kaitlin Quevedo
- Tournament
- WTA 250 in Guangzhou
- Opponent
- Lilli Tagger
- Tribute
- Victims of the railway accident in Urda, Toledo
- Reported death toll
- 69 people