Over the last 24 hours major controversy has sparked regarding the outcome of a tennis match at the Cincinnati Open between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jack Draper.
In a tense match of tennis, a result is now under major scrutiny. On a match point play, Jack Draper hit the ball but seemed to double hit the ball which would have resulted in a point for Felix Auger-Aliassime. However, the referee did not correctly see the play and instead awarded the point to Jack Draper.
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Immediately after the decision was made Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime disputed the call made by the umpire. After a lengthy discussion, it was revealed that video replay is not a feature at this tournament meaning the play could not be overturned.
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During the discussion, Jack Draper from the United Kingdom was willing to give Felix Auger-Aliassime the point and continue playing. The umpire was unwilling to admit he was wrong and stuck to his original call. As a result, Jack Draper won the match and moved on to the next round. Since this incident, fans have been outraged at how things were handled.
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The fans also pointed out that while Jack Draper was willing to have the play looked at on replay he never offered to do the play over again.
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There is a precedent in the past of players being able to overrule the umpire and call for a play to be replayed. However, it is still not common and not technically in the rules as something that is allowed.
Regardless this play will likely send a shockwave through the tennis world. Hopefully, the impact of this match will lead to a universal review system so that players all can play under fair and competitive conditions.
Do you think the umpire should've overturned the point in favor of Felix Auger-Aliassime?
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