Miami Open: the controversial play between Alcaraz and Fonseca for a double hit? not warned

Controversy in the star match of the Miami Open. The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca, for the second round of the tournament, had everything: great resolutions, subtleties, attacks and defenses. But also a referee error that could have changed the development of the game.

The player from Murcia, up a set and up a break, was serving 1-0 in the second set when the play of discord came. Samuel López’s pupil made a drop shot excellent and made the Brazilian run, who, after stumbling, finally returned the ball just right. The European followed the movement and converted a winner with his backhand to take advantage.

But he umpire Mohamed Lahyani sang a “double pick” before the culmination of the rally and opened the debate in the central stadium. Faced with this situation, the young man from Rio de Janeiro requested a review of the play, claiming that it had impacted in a timely manner, although his face seemed to indicate otherwise.

The request was approved and after several minutes of carefully analyzing the moment of execution, the chair umpire determined that Joao was right. The truth is that, even though Alcaraz had continued and won the point, The umpire’s error and late call gave the Brazilian a new chance, who did not choose to take it for granted to his rival.

Alcaraz, 1st in the world, remained completely calm, did not discuss the decision made and he stayed with the exchange again in the replay to seal the 2-0 in the set. Finally, he would win the match by double 6-4.

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