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Sept 7, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after beating Jannik Sinner of Italy on day ten of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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Sept 7, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after beating Jannik Sinner of Italy on day ten of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
The rivalry between the legendary Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is already shaping up into a classic. After a nail-biting encounter at the Wimbledon finals, these two met each other yet again at Cincinnati Masters. A match that promised all the action and drama saw Novak lifting the title in a 3-set-thriller.
However, while there was pure excitement, drama followed it as well. Former Serena Williams‘ coach Rennae Stubbs recently took to Twitter to highlight an important call that she felt was ignored by the match officials in the high-intensity match.
Rennae Stubbs highlights major Carlos Alcaraz concern in the final
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Tensions flared during the thrilling Cincinnati Masters final clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, with a pivotal let-call controversy sparking post-match discussions. Djokovic, serving for match point, benefitted when Alcaraz inadvertently hit the ball out, securing victory.
However, this outcome led to a profound debate surrounding a let-call incident that occurred just before the championship-winning point. In the aftermath, Rennae Stubbs, a seasoned tennis commentator, and former player, took to Twitter to bring attention to a crucial issue that had evaded many fans’ immediate notice. Stubbs raised an alarming point: the inability to challenge let calls.
“U can?t challenge a let call. It’s why he walked to the net, cause he knows that, It?s why we need to get rid of the let rule. I cannot tell u how many times I have played & been at the net & the machine calls a let & I’m like what? Then I 100% hear a let & it doesn?t call it.” said Rennae as she highlighted an important concern surrounding the two.U can’t challenge a let call. Its why he walked to the net, cause he knows that, It’s why we need to get rid of the let rule. I cannot tell u how many times i have played & been at the net & the machine calls a let & im like what? Then i 100% hear a let & it doesn’t call it.
— Rennae Stubbs 🇦🇺👍🏼 (@rennaestubbs) August 21, 2023
She asserted that this inability hampered Alcaraz’s capacity to contest the pivotal final point, leaving him without a mechanism to address a potentially game-changing decision. This led to a serious concern raised by the Wimbledon champ.
Stubbs revealed that Alcaraz had gestured for a let, indicating his dissatisfaction with the outcome. However, the lack of camera coverage resulted in this crucial moment being obscured from the public eye. “No because as any player knows you?ll never win that argument. Also, he did gesture but the camera went off him. All good.” continued Stubbs in the thread.
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No because as any player knows you’ll never win that argument. Also he did gesture but the camera went off him. All good. pic.twitter.com/I26NvvIJC9
— Rennae Stubbs 🇦🇺👍🏼 (@rennaestubbs) August 21, 2023
Thus, the Cincinnati Masters final will be remembered for both, a thrilling final and also a controversial moment that led the Serb to win the tournament.
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Also, with the win, Novak will now be in full confidence going into the US Open as he will be looking to challenge for his 24th career grand slam.
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