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Navarro Addresses Blame on Swiatek’s Call

Emma Navarro has clarified that she does not hold Iga Swiatek accountable for a controversial missed double bounce call during their recent match. The American player emphasized the need for tennis authorities to implement video technology for reviewing calls after points have concluded. The incident occurred when Swiatek successfully returned a drop shot that appeared to bounce twice before she won the point, contributing to her victory in the fifth game of the second set.

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Navarro, the eighth seed, sought clarification from chair umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore regarding the possibility of reviewing the play with video technology. However, she was informed that such technology could only be utilized if the point had been halted immediately. “I asked her after the point if I could see a replay, and she said I played it, so I couldn’t see it,” Navarro recounted. Following a decisive 6-1, 6-2 defeat, the 23-year-old expressed her frustration, stating that the rapid pace of the game makes it challenging to react in the moment. “I think we should be able to see it afterward and make that call,” she added.

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Despite the controversy, Navarro defended Swiatek against criticism from some fans on social media who accused the world No. 2 of remaining silent about the double bounce. “It happened so fast. I don’t know if she knew or not. Ultimately, it’s up to the referee to make the call,” Navarro remarked when asked about placing blame. She acknowledged the difficulty of making such judgments in real-time and reiterated her belief that the rules should be revised to allow for post-point reviews. Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, later stated that she was unaware of the ball having hit the court twice during the match.

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