During the victory of Milos Raonic against Frances Tiafoe by 6-7 (12), 7-6 (4) and 6-3 for the tournament in Canada, one of the most confusing decisions of the tournament happened, because with a touch of the American net.
The Toronto Masters 1000 It continues to deliver amazing results. This time, for the first round, the Canadian citizen Milos Raonic defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (12), 7-6 (4) and 6-3, in a match that had one of the controversies of the day.
When the number ten in the ATP ranking set a point and service in his favor, there was a rally. After the local tennis player’s drive hit the side of the net, the two-time 250 tournament champion had to push himself and crash. Before the ball bounced a second time to the other side, Tiafoe leaned against the net, hence the chair umpire, fergus murphy, awarded, for the first time, the point to the man born in Montenegro.
immediately, the referee corrected his decision, giving Marilander the set to win 14-12 in the tie-break. The confusing situation brought surprise to both athletes, who consulted the principal about the reasons for the change.
“The ball bounced once and he hit this part of the net. This section of the net does not count as a touch, so he wins the point.”Murphy explained, adding that the point will not be played again, Raonic’s complaints are fresh because there hasn’t been a second bite on his side. The decision made by the judge is upheld by ATP regulations, which state that if the singles player hits the net between the post and the singles stick, play may continue.because there is no violation.
After returning from the match and qualifying for the second round, the current 545th complained about the change of decision and speechand safe: “The rule is clear, but the wording has been changed many times And frankly, if the ball hits that part of the net and goes in, I think it would be considered part of the net, and not a permanent structure.”. Additionally, who will Japan play against in the next match? taro danielstated: “I don’t trust them to be completely honest, they handle it badly no matter what is normal”.
Another person who spoke about the situation was Tony Chogeneral tournament referee, who stood by Murphy’s decisionand sentenced: “Tiafoe held the area between the singles stick and the net post. This area is considered a permanent fixture, so it is not part of the network”.
The controversial point between Tiafoe and Raonic at the Toronto Masters 1000
Etcheverry was eliminated from the Montreal Masters 1000
The player from La Plata fell against the American Sebastián Korda (32nd) 6-3 and 6-2 in the first round of the tournament in Canada. The only Argentine still in the competition is Francisco Cerúndolo, who defeated Alexis Galarneau and has to face Tommy Paul, who is coming off a loss to Diego Schwartzman.
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Source: Tycsports
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