Siegemund beat Mladenovic with a trap he did not admit

French tennis is thrilled by the trap with which Laura Siegemund won a decisive point in her match against Kristina Mladenovic in the first set of her first round match at Roland Garros. The French remained to close the sleeve when she decided to make a drop to which Siegemund replied, but when the ball had already bounced twice in his court (in the video it is clearly seen). Mladenovic tried to return it, but invaded the other side of the court with his racket and lost that crucial point. Then he gave up the next six games and at the end the match (7-5 ​​and 6-3).

Kiki, who could not believe it and covered her mouth with her hand as a gesture of surprise, complained, but the chair umpire had not seen the double pot and the point was not repeated. While, Siegemund said nothing and went to his chair. “I think the chair umpire was the only person who didn't see him at the center. So we can call it a turning point. I mean, it should have been 6-1. It was a key point, “explained the French player. “Unfortunately, she (Siegemund) didn't recognize him. I didn't expect him to. But if he had, I'd have my respect. and it would be a super fair game. Actually she is not responsible. I think the chair umpire is the one who should be really focused on that decision. “

Siegemund, for his part, excused himself this way: “I think that's what the referee is for. She's sitting right there. I think you have better chances than I do to see what exactly happened. If I had said, oh, it was double jackpot and then the video would have proven otherwise, I would have been very angry with myself. I was running and I didn't see it well. The referee said it was my point immediately, so I accepted it. “