Swiatek double-bounce controversy reignites video debate
A clear double bounce in the Australian Open quarter-final between Iga Swiatek and Emma Navarro restarts the debate over tennis' use of video technology.
Iga Świątek books place in Australian Open semifinal as double-bounce call causes controversy
Iga Świątek booked her place in the semifinals of this year’s Australian Open after thrashing American star Emma Navarro on Tuesday, but the match wasn’t without its controversy.
The 'double bounce' that sparked a VAR controversy at Australian Open
Video review is a relatively new introduction to tennis, first properly trialled at the US Open in 2023. It is now in use at the Australian Open, and according to the official protocol, players “will be allowed to challenge certain judgment calls made by the chair umpire either on a point-ending call, or when a player immediately stops play”.
Iga Swiatek benefits from ‘terrible’ double bounce controversy at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek doesn’t need any help. The women’s top seed at the Australian Open was on the right end of a missed call in her 6-1, 6-2 quarterfinal win over American Emma Navarro on Tuesday. With Navarro desperately trying to fight her way back into the match, she hit a drop shot that Swiatek scrambled to retrieve and was ruled to have done so.
No call on a double-bounce helps Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open against Emma Navarro
Not that Iga Swiatek needs the help during her dominant run through the Australian Open so far, but she did get the benefit of a no-call when she failed to reach a ball hit by her opponent Emma Navarro before it bounced twice Wednesday,
Watch: ‘Rules must change’ after Iga Swiatek’s double bounce ignites row
A fresh rules controversy broke out at the Australian Open on Wednesday involving world No 2 Iga Swiatek after she won a point despite hitting the ball following a double bounce.
Millman, Courier weigh in on 'ridiculous' double bounce controversy
John Millman believes the double bounce controversy that benefited Iga Swiatek should prompt a rule change.
A double-bounce goes Iga Swiatek's way against Emma Navarro—along with most everything else
The five-time major champion is into her second Australian Open semifinal after losing just 14 games over five matches.
Emma Navarro clears air on if she blames Iga Swiatek for missed double bounce call
Emma Navarro says she isn't putting any blame on Iga Swiatek over a missed double bounce call as the American called on tennis authorities to allow video technology to also be allowed for use after point ends.
'Silly' - Expert criticises umpire after 'very obvious' Iga Swiatek double-bounce incident in big Australian Open moment
Laura Robson said it was “silly” not to use technology to resolve the double-bounce controversy between Iga Swiatek and Emma Navarro at the Australian Open.
Did the ball bounce twice? Controversy in Swiatek & Navarro match-up
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Navarro Urges Rule Change After Double-bounce Furore In Melbourne
Emma Navarro called for a change in the rules Wednesday after being unable to challenge a double bounce against her as Iga ...
Double-bounce drama mars Iga Świątek's swift advance to semis
Iga Świątek dealt a straight-sets blow to Emma Navarro to reach the semifinals at the Australian Open, setting up a clash ...