The introduction of new technologies in sports has always been done with the initiative to make things fair and square for all players and spectators. This year’s US Open was special too. It saw the introduction of a Video Assistant Referee for the first time. VAR is the technology used to make precise calls in soccer. However, despite the hype, the VAR didn’t have a great debut, failing what many expected it to be.

In the Round 1 match between Andy Murray and Corentin Moutet, it was used for the very first time to check a double bounce. However, while many eagerly anticipated VAR to make a fair decision, it did not stand up to the expectations, thereby breaking people’s hope.

First ever VAR call ends up in a great mess

In an unprecedented move that carried the weight of innovation, tennis history bore witness to the VAR’s introduction in the intense Murray versus Moutet match. This groundbreaking leap aimed to inject a new level of precision and clarity into the sport’s decision-making process. However, as the courtside screens flickered with anticipation, the grand debut of tennis’ VAR encountered an unfortunate stumble.

Louise Engzell, the umpire, addressed the crowd with hope, announcing, “Unfortunately the VAR is not working, what you are watching up here comes from the TV, so the original call stands.” The significance of the moment was not lost. Yet the initial VAR call for a potential double bounce incident left observers with a sense of unease rather than resolution.

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Thus, while many expected it to be a revolutionary step taken for the sport’s betterment, it failed to deliver on the grand stage. However, despite all the twists and turns, Andy went on to register an emphatic win. As he resolutely made his way into the tournament’s second round, he also set a new record.

Andy Murray joins the exclusive Grand Slam Wins club

Andy Murray not only won the match but also found his place among the tennis greats again. The British player became the latest inductee of the 200 Grand Slam Wins club. This is indeed a significant milestone in Murray’s journey, for topping the chart is none other than one of the greatest players of all time, Roger Federer.

The Swiss player racked up a mammoth 369 wins. Following him are Novak Djokovic who sits in second place with 355 and Rafael Nadal at 314. Interestingly, these are the only three players to have 300+ matches in the history of the Grand Slam. Thus, with the win, Andy has made his place in an elite group.

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