A transparent double bounce within the Australian Open quarter-final between Iga Swiatek and Emma Navarro has reignited the talk over how tennis makes use of video know-how.
Navarro misplaced some extent when she trailed 6-1 2-2 A-40 regardless of the ball bouncing twice in entrance of a stretching Swiatek, who went on to win 6-1 6-2.
As a result of Navarro continued taking part in, as a substitute of instantly stopping the purpose, the American eighth seed was unable to problem the decision.
The Australian Open has launched a video overview system for the primary time this yr – however it may well solely be used on some extent ending name or when a participant stops play.
Afterwards Navarro stated the incident didn’t “trigger a momentum swing” however nonetheless believes there ought to be a change to the system.
“I feel we must always be capable to see it afterwards,” Navarro stated.
“It occurred so quick. At the back of your head you are like, ‘OK perhaps I can nonetheless win the purpose despite the fact that it wasn’t known as’.
“It’ll be a downer if I cease the purpose and it seems it wasn’t a double bounce.
“It is robust.”
5-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek stated she “wasn’t positive” if it was a double bounce after it was prompt she ought to have conceded the purpose.
“It was onerous to say as a result of I used to be full sprinting. I do not bear in mind even seeing the contact level,” stated the Polish second seed.
“I do not know. Generally you do not actually look once you hit the ball.
“I assumed that is just like the umpire’s form of job to name it. I used to be additionally ready for the VAR, however I did not see it so I simply proceeded.”