Zverev seeks rule change after win; Madrid matches suspended
Alexander Zverev seeks rule change amid a line call dispute before his latest win, even as Madrid Open matches were sudpended late Monday.
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ZVEREV SEEKS RULE CHANGE OVER LINE CALL DISPUTE AFTER WIN OVER FOKINA
Zverev seeks rule change over a controversial line call dispute just before his 2-6, 7-6(7-3), 7-6(7-0) win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Furthermore, the 28-year-old German world No.2 and tournament top seed took a photograph over an electronic line call.
Moreover, Zverev’s plea fell on deaf ears during the second set.
Chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani didn’t act to overrule the call.
“I think maybe after the matches they need to look at the system maybe to readjust it a little bit because there was a few,” the German said.
“I mean my serve that Ale (Fokina) was complaining about was also out,” he added.
MADRID OPEN MATCHES SUSPENDED DUE TO POWER OUTAGE
Madrid Open matches were suspended late Monday due to power outage that hit Spain and Portugal.
Moreover, the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) reported that power went off at 12:34pm local time (1034 GT).
Furthermore, two singles matches and one doubles match were held when the power went out.
“The cut is preventing the use of electronic line calling systems and also left a spider cam dangling over the court inside Manolo Santana Stadium,” the ATP said.
Organizers “had no choice but to suspend/cancel all sporting activity.”
GAUFF, ANDREEVA ADVANCE BEFORE POWER OUTAGE
Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva were fortunate to finish their matches before matches were suspended.
Furthermore, Gauff pulled off a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Belinda Bencic but the sound was cut off during her post-match interview.
Moreover, Andreea put away Yuliia Starodubtseva, 6-1, 6-4.
“I don’t think we’re even going to be able to go back to the hotel because the traffic lights are out,” Gauff said.
“It’s just crazy how much we depend on electricity. It’s really insane and puts it in perspective,” she added.
ORGANIZERS HOPE TO RESUME MATCHES TUESDAY; DIMITROV-FEARNLEY MATCH UNFINISHED
Organizers hoped to resume matches in Madrid on Tuesday, with unfinished matches as a priority.
Furthermore, one of those unfinished matches was that of Grigor Dimitrov, who was leading, 6-4, 5-4, against Jacob Fearnley, when power broke out.
Moreover, Matteo Arnaldi led in his match against Damir Dzumhur, 6-3, 3-2, when play was suspended.
Meanwhile, No.2 Iga Swiatek was scheduled to battle Diana Shnaider.
The Polish star sitting “in the darkened players’ lounge, the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Tour said.
Top women’s seed Aryna Sabalenka is also set to plat against Peyton Stearns.
