An unprecedented event generated a strong controversy in the professional tennis circuit during the round of 16 of the French competition.
Tennis player Ugo Humbert, current number 38 in the world rankingwas playing the third set of a tight match when he decided to approach his chair to check his cell phone in the middle of the tie-break definition. In that moment, The player led his rival by 4 to 3being a few steps away from closing the game.
However, after brief contact with the electronic deviceHumbert’s attitude and game were completely transformed.
The 27-year-old athlete he failed to score any additional points, allowing Mannarino to come back on the scoreboard, He will save three match points and take the final victory.
The situation It quickly went viral on social networks, where fans and specialists questioned the legality of the event and raised suspicions linked to the world of sports betting.
Although ATP regulations strictly prohibit the use of communication devices during matchesthe chair umpire did not apply an immediate penalty at the time of the incident.
The episode has reopened the debate on integrity controls in sport, while users of various platforms demand a formal investigation to clarify what type of information the tennis player received before his sudden defeat at the Sud de France Arena.
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