ATP Queen’s: Milos Raonic Rocket-Like Ace Has Little Impact on Lineswoman in a Dumb-Founding Reaction After Getting Hit

The crowd in London recently witnessed a surprising incident. Players have gathered around to kick off the grass court season with the Queen’s Club championships unfolding the opening rounds. Milos Raonic recently started his run at the event with the round of 32 showdown against Cameron Norrie. Although the crowd was united to support the local ATP star, the hype didn’t go down even after the rocket serve hit a lineswoman.

Soon after the Canadian’s massive three-setter victory over his opening match rival, a video started to garner the attention of fans. The fast-paced yet intense showdown had several moments of cheers and booing, but the whole crown responded with silence as Milos Raonic accidentally hit a lineswoman.

When the scoreboard marked a 5-4 lead for Cameron Norrie in the first set, the 33-year-old’s serve near the center service line, flying by at 121 mph, was rapid enough to stun his rival. As he failed to touch the ball, it found its way to a lineswoman, hitting her directly in the face.

Everyone expected a scared or hurt reaction as the ball seemed to be traveling at a notable pace. Changing the air with surprise, the lineswoman uncovered her face and added a lighthearted air to the arena with a big smile on her face. The chair umpire was quick to ask about her well-being, to which she nodded, making everyone applaud her ability to take a hit.

Even after the high levels of intensity in the match, the incident added a touch of lightheartedness to the whole scene. While one of his aces hit the lineswoman, the ace helped Milos Raonic create a new record. The Canadian hit 47 aces in a single match, setting up a new record after nine long years. With this lighthearted incident, there’s no chance that the fans won’t remember a similar act of generosity from Rafael Nadal.

When Rafael Nadal made a ball girl’s day with a kiss after a return went horribly wrong

This wasn’t the first time when the ball accidentally found its way to the face of the on-court staff. Back at the Australian Open 2020, one of Rafael Nadal‘s shots hit a ball girl standing next to the chair umpire. During his second-round showdown against Argentina’s Federico Delbonis, the crowd maintained notable silence as the Spaniard found it difficult to return a legitimate shot.

Instantly apologetic, Rafa ran towards her to check up on her. As a sweet gesture of his caring personality, he gave her a small kiss on the cheek, turning the worrying incident into an adorable one. Taking his apology forward, the ATP star also located her post-match and took a moment to see her personally. “Had the chance to meet her and her family today. So happy she is well after the scariest moment I’ve had on a tennis court. Annita is a brave girl,” Rafa said in a tweet.

Despite being hit by a fast-paced ball at a high speed, the girl stood strong and was about to make her way to retrieve the ball. The incident was something that the tennis legend didn’t really wish to happen. However, the way he set it right set an example, making it one of the many moments that the fans remember him for and showing the resilience of the officials and the staff.