U.S. Open Controversy: Video Review Mishap Influences Key Match

The U.S. Tennis Association admitted a wrong call in a U.S. Open match between Anna Kalinskaya and Beatriz Haddad Maia due to a replay oversight by the video review official. Despite the chair umpire not seeing the essential footage, the challenging point stood, leading to Haddad Maia's victory.

The U.S. Tennis Association admitted a mistake was made during a third-round U.S. Open match due to a replay oversight by the video review official, which led to an incorrect call. The incident occurred between Anna Kalinskaya and Beatriz Haddad Maia, sparking controversy over the video review system.

During the crucial point, Kalinskaya hit a drop shot that Haddad Maia attempted to reach. Believing there was an issue with Haddad Maia's reply, Kalinskaya challenged the point. However, the chair umpire, Miriam Bley, did not receive the complete footage showing all angles, leading to the point being awarded to Haddad Maia.

The tournament's referee office has since emphasized the necessity of showing all applicable angles to match officials. Despite the dispute, Haddad Maia won the match 6-3, 6-1. The incident has intensified calls for the broader use of review technology in tennis tournaments.

(With inputs from agencies.)