French Open 2023 is quickly becoming one of the most controversial events of 2023. From athletes skipping their presser to being aggressive during the game, the series of negative limelight seems to be endless. Another instance that added up to the pile is a duo being disqualified from doubles on Sunday as a ball accidentally hit a ball girl.

Japanese player Miyu Kato and Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi were disqualified from the French Open 2023 because Miyu hit a ball girl in a freak accident. This caused the ball girl to start crying, and a decision was made, obviously not in their favor. But what caused dismay was the other doubles duo’s reaction. Miyu and Aldila were playing against Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes who, instead of defending Miyu’s accidental hit, asked the umpire to focus on the ball girl crying. This resulted in their disqualification.

But the story does not end here. After Miyu Kato took to social media to apologize for her accidental hit, Alize Cornet, the French tennis star, favored her and called out Marie’s and Sara’s obnoxious actions.

Alize Cornet extends support to Miyu Kato by calling out Marie and Sara

Immediately after the incident, Miyu apologized to the ball girl immediately on the court. Even though the umpire was willing to let go of the incident as it was unintentional. The other doubles duo, Marie and Sara, kept asking the umpire to focus on the ball girl, who was crying. This led to the disqualification of the Japanese-Indonesia duo.

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After Miyu apologized on Twitter, Alize responded, “Insane decision. I really feel sorry for you. But a lot of players (except Marie and Sara obviously) are supporting you”. This was a clear dig at Marie and Sara for not behaving appropriately on the court and trying to get out of a match.

Fans are loving Alize Cornet’s dig at the doubles duo

Right after Alize openly called out Marie and Sara, the Twitter thread went viral. Fans started reacting and replying on the thread. They were continuously applauding Alize for her clear-cut call out of the duo.

One of the fans commented, “No filter Alize Cornet and we love it”.

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More fans joined the conversation with comments like, “Except Marie and Sara obviously”, “OHH DRAG THEM QUEEN”, “Alize is so MESSY why would she add the parenthesis”, and “Cornet stirring the pot but she’s not wrong”.

Alize’s supporters keep growing and adding to the thread. A Twitter user added, “I’m going to miss when the 00s players all retire. The Instagram-era girlies cannot deliver like this”. Another one said, “She’s so messy and she knows it and she’s proud of it”. The fans continued to have fun with comments like, “Alize said idgaf”, “oh I love her for this “, and “Get their asses”.

No matter what went down, the consequence of the whole incident was quite unfortunate as Miyu had to forfeit her points and also the prize money. What are your thoughts on the incident and Cornet’s reaction?

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