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Australian Open 2025: Navarro calls for rule change in video reviews after controversial double bounce in loss to Swiatek

Emma Navarro’s split-second decision not to halt play after a double bounce in her Australian Open quarterfinal loss to Iga Swiatek on Wednesday cost her a vital point and the American called for changes to the rules on the use of video reviews. “I think we should be able to see it afterwards and make that call.” Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion who is chasing her first Australian Open title, said it was the official’s job to call double bounces. “I wasn’t sure if it was a double bounce or I hit it with my frame,” Swiatek added. I was already focused on the next one.” It was not the first time Swiatek had benefited from a no-call on a double bounce at a Grand Slam with a similar incident occurring during her quarterfinal win over Jessica Pegula in her triumphant 2022 French Open run.

The Hindu

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