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By News 24
Aug 19, 2024

Djokovic blasts 'embarrassing' lack of video replays in tennis

Djokovic urged tennis authorities to adopt video reviews, comparing it to the already-used Hawk-Eye system for line calls.

Coco Gauff also criticized the absence of video replays, especially after disputes during matches at the Olympics and French Open.

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Novak Djokovic blasted the absence of video technology as "embarrassing" on Sunday as the Olympic champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner weighed in on an umpiring row at the Cincinnati Masters.

Jack Draper defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime at the US Open warm-up event on Friday despite a suspicion the ball hit the Briton's racquet and then the floor before it popped over the net to secure the match-winning point.