In the third round of the women's singles at the 2024 French Open held on the evening of June 1, Beijing time, China's number one women's tennis player Zheng Qinwen suffered a controversial verdict. At a critical moment in the fourth game of the second set, facing the Russian opponent Avanesyan, a score that should have been judged as Avaniesyan returning the ball out of bounds was wrongly judged by the referee to be a good ball and stayed in bounds. This obvious misjudgment instantly became a major turning point in the arena, which attracted widespread attention and discussion from the audience and the follow-up.
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The analogue replay footage on the television broadcast clearly showed all viewers that the ball had indeed crossed the line, confirming that it was a miscalculation. What is even more infuriating is that although the referee personally went down to the field to check the traces of the ball landing, he still insisted on his wrong decision, and even responded to the question with such indisputable words as "I have already pointed it out to you", and his arrogant attitude caused widespread dissatisfaction.
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Zheng Qinwen was shocked by this obvious miscalculation, and she covered her mouth with her hands in disbelief, her face full of consternation, and her eyes were red, as if tears were about to burst out of her eyes. Severely affected by this unfair verdict, Zheng Qinwen's mood and match state fluctuated, and finally regrettably lost the second set with a score of 3-6.
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As soon as this obvious erroneous verdict came out, it immediately aroused a strong response from the majority of fans. Not only were Chinese fans outraged by the injustice suffered by Zheng Qinwen and demanded justice for her, but even international tennis fans and foreign fans joined in their solidarity, and they unanimously expressed their support for the referee. Rocha condemned. On social platforms, angry messages were overwhelming, and many foreign netizens severely criticized the referee's dereliction of duty, showing the global resonance and concern for the fairness of sports events.
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Foreign netizens have voiced their voices on social media:
- "The mistake made by this referee is shocking, why doesn't he rely on the linesman's confirmation? They clearly saw the correct position of the ball print! ”
- "The referee's attitude is so rude, why should Zheng Qinwen be allowed to suffer such injustice? What else can athletes do in such an unfair environment? ”
- "I can't believe the arrogance of this referee, his actions are completely unsportsmanlike!"
- "Again, it's the referee's mistake, but it's often the referee who gets away with the punishment he deserves, leaving the athlete to bear all the consequences. Where is the accountability mechanism for referees? ”
These comments reflect the great importance that netizens around the world attach to fair adjudication in sports competitions and their deep concern for the rights and interests of athletes.
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Of course, some netizens put forward their views from another angle, believing that this incident is also a test of the athlete's psychological quality: "Although we have to admit that it was an extremely unfair verdict, the sudden collapse of Zheng Qinwen's mentality in an advantageous situation is also noteworthy." She should have stayed resilient and focused on the match, because winning the match was the strongest response and proof to the referee and her opponent. Such comments encourage athletes to be more resilient in the face of injustice, and to speak with practical actions and results.