Head of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Steve Simon, said although it is "positive" to see her in the video, it "remains unclear if she is free and able to make decisions and take actions on her own, without coercion or external interference". Any negativity regarding the swathes of empty seats and Ireland's decision to ditch their traditional green jerseys in favour of a purple alternative swiftly dissipated in a spellbinding opening quarter. Rob Cross looked soooo good last night! The best he’s looked in my opinion since winning the worlds. Slightly longer points with a far earlier release have made him a major threat for this event.#WGP It says the sexual assault claim "is not true" and adds: "I'm not missing, nor am I unsafe. I've just been resting at home and everything is fine".