Controversial Decision Stirs Up Drama in Tennis Match

The drama was preceded by a forehand from Zhang, which the linesman saw out of bounds. The chair umpire took another look at the ball’s footprint herself, but stuck to the highly controversial decision.

Zhang thought he was right and then asked to speak to the tournament director. However, the game continued, even if emotions continued to mount.

Amarissa Toth, Hungarian number 269 in the world, finally escalated the scene. The 20-year-old walked to the line and wiped away the controversial mark with her shoe.

Zhang, who was number two, was completely shocked: “Wait, wait, wait! Leave the mark,” she asked her opponent. “What are you doing? Why are you doing this?”

Zhang gives up in tears

The world number 43 was completely desperate. after the change of sides again, only to finally give up after the subsequent game loss to 5:6.

The 34-year-old was mercilessly booed by the home crowd. Her opponent, on the other hand, threw up her arms and celebrated her victory uninhibitedly. Zhang then took to Instagram to complain about the incident and thanked her followers for their support.

Toth, on the other hand, has been heavily criticized for her behavior on social media. “Absolutely disgusting behavior,” wrote Australian world number 62 Ajla Tomljanovic. Zhang showed greatness because she “shook hands with the referee and the girl”.

Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia, currently number five in the world rankings, jumped to Zhang’s side: “We all know what a nice girl Zhang is. Take care.” Daria Kasatkina also tweeted: “What is the reaction of the opponent, I can’t believe it. Very bad refereeing, very unsportsmanlike behavior.” She sends her “friend” Zhang a big hug.

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2023-07-19 12:39:00
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