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Aug 13, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Karolina Pliskova from Czech Republic reacts in the match against Sara Sorribes Tormo from Spain (not pictured) during the quarterfinals at Stade IGA. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 13, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Karolina Pliskova from Czech Republic reacts in the match against Sara Sorribes Tormo from Spain (not pictured) during the quarterfinals at Stade IGA. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Karolina Pliskova, a 31-year-old tennis pro, is putting forth all effort to make this year’s tennis season a success. However, she finds that things are not coming together as they should. While walking towards Wimbledon, the tennis pro left Eastbourne International with chaos. She did suffer a loss, though, in the tournament’s second round, but there was little drama in the game.
If you are a tennis fan, you are aware that there is no fantastic tennis match without a little twist and a little drama. On the tennis court itself, the Czech tennis player attacked the umpire’s chair out of resentment over a bad call. Tennis supporters, however, spoke up in favor of the 31-year-old tennis star’s argument that the chair Umpire made the incorrect call.
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Conflict between Karolina Pliskova and the chair umpire takes a dramatic turn
During the second-round match against Daria Kasatkina, a forehead by the world number 9 ranked tennis player, was deemed on the line by the line Empire but was adjusted long by the 31-year-old tennis star. She even raised her hand in protest while returning the ball, moments after which her opponent hit a winner and won the game.
Going through that wrong decision, on her way back, the Czech tennis player hit the umpire’s chair with her racket, and I am really through the racket on the ground after coming back to her seat. Nevertheless, there are a lot of videos that are going around the internet regarding whether the umpire did the right thing or not. In a similar way, a tennis fan shared a video of the moment when the ball literally created all the chaos. Along with that, she captioned the video, “Pliskova VS umpires PART53736.”
Pliskova VS umpires PART53736 😂 pic.twitter.com/xMt3CATkGZ
— 👑QueenGarcia👑 TO WIN HER FIRST SLAM IN 2023! (@QueenGarciaa26) June 28, 2023
In that video, for a lot of tennis fans, it was quite clear about the ball. Seeing that wrong call, tennis fans erupted rage their angry comments over the controversy. Here are some comments, a fan wrote, “Is the umpire blind? These umpires are intentionally bad at this point with all these bad calls. They even double down on their bad calls.”
Is the umpire blind? These umpires are intentionally bad at this point with all these bad calls. They even double down on their bad calls. https://t.co/4X6nJ8tN8U
— gwongfit (@gwongfit) June 29, 2023
While some fans pointed out that the ball was clearly not on the line. A fan wrote, “That ball was SO out lol.”
That ball was SO out lol https://t.co/EKxe5qSShI
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 28, 2023
On the other hand, fans pointed out that it would be a win for the 31-year-old and just because of the Umpire call, everything went wrong.
This was to give Kasatkina the break and 4:3 lead in the third. There was 2 more crucial calls on the same line against Karolina. https://t.co/hwb31XOV8i
— sascha Bajin (@BigSascha) June 28, 2023
The fact that this still happens at the 500 level is mind blowing.. and the worst part is there’s nothing a player can do about it 😳 you need to do better @WTA @atptour https://t.co/s2miTo6f3e
— Nicole Melichar-Martinez (@nicole_melichar) June 28, 2023
Moreover, a fan was stunned by how fast the night changed.
Did everybody go out last night!? What the f*** happened today 😂😂 https://t.co/JsUuENzbUk
— Liam Broady (@Liambroady) June 28, 2023
Nevertheless, a lot of fans shared his unsettling reaction, urging Kader Nouni to retire. And along with that, a lot of them even made fun of him.
kader needs to be forced into retirement 😭 istg that man is senile https://t.co/I5oNrU2ACG
— floprenzo hoesetti (@foosecuckles) June 28, 2023
Not only that, along with their angry comments, they also shared their unhappiness with the Umpire for not taking the wrong call.
After the Pliskova controversy, tennis fans want a proper investigation
Many tennis fans slammed the umpires in the same post for being inept at their jobs. Additionally, they poked fun of them by bringing up a Marvel reference, joking that the sport should have Hawkeye on a tennis court to make some wise choices.
We need Hawkeye at every tournament. Umpires are so bad at their job… https://t.co/drMsdD1oO2
— political rizz (@berniesbro94) June 28, 2023
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The ball was 10 metres out lol… Ridiculous mistake. Kader Nouni needs investigation @WTA @the_LTA @metpoliceuk https://t.co/wb9frEP6zZ
— Grigor. (@Scores_WTA) June 28, 2023
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Furthermore, the supporter noted what a foolish error that was. And the umpire should be properly investigated for making the incorrect call. The 31-year-old tennis pro is putting in her best effort as she gets ready for Wimbledon. After separating from her coach, Sascha Bajin, last year, all eyes will be on her.
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