Sinner-Tsitsipas, a refereeing error with far-reaching consequences!

le 13/04/2024 à 17h32

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The Monte-Carlo semi-final between Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas was marked by a major refereeing error at a key moment in the match. The Greek served a double fault on a point that would have given the Italian a double break in the 3rd set (4-1), but neither the linesman nor the chair umpire (Frenchwoman Aurélie Tourte) called the ball out.

The point was played, Sinner lost it, and Tsitsipas eventually held his serve to come back to 3-2. The Italian could only see that the ball's mark on the clay was clearly out. He should have served to take a 5-1 lead in this final set, which might have completely changed the outcome of the match. In the end, Tsitsipas came back to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 and reach the final.

All of which lends further credence to the ATP's decision to switch to 100% electronic refereeing for all ATP Tour tournaments from the 2025 season onwards.

Tsitsipas S • 12

Sinner J • 2

6

3

6

4

6

4

2e, 11500 points

34e, 1425 points

It was a terrible call. Sinner might have lost anyway because of the injury or he might have lasted and won and went to the final. That would be more money and more points, so posibly robbed of that.
Even if he had advanced the final would likely be compromised due to his injury, so the fans are better off.

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He wasn't injured, just cramps ffs..at least they are moving with 100% ELC from next season is what is soothing to know

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Earlier mentioned the Sinner getting more points. If he had won this master 1K tournament and then went to Barcelona and won and got 500 more points he would then be number 1 just passed Djokovic, right? And be number 1 going into RG. Yep, that was a huge missed call.

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Elio Valotto - 13/04/2024 17:21

Elio Valotto - 13/04/2024 17:46

Elio Valotto - 13/04/2024 16:44

Tsitsipas: "Handling the situation the way I did is true excellence"

Guillaume Nonque - 13/04/2024 17:08

why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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Nov 30/25

What a finish this is.. I believe King has used his boost for today. Skelp is closing strong. Two wins and he claims 1st if I lose my last prediction.

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Gonna be difficult with only 2 pointers to choose from.

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