Coco Gauff demanded the introduction of video replays after arguing with the chair umpire during her French Open semi-final defeat. Gauff was reduced to tears over a controversial call before being knocked out by Iga Swiatek on Thursday.
The American third seed, who won her first Grand Slam at the US Open in September, missed a return on Swiatek’s serve at 2-1 up in the second set. A line judge had called ‘out’ before Gauff completed her attempt – and drama ensued when umpire Aurlie Tourte reversed the line judge’s call.
Gauff became embroiled in a heated debate with Tourte, who was adamant that the 20-year-old sensation’s shot was not affected by the call. “He called it and then I hit it. I’m a thousand per cent sure,” Gauff raged.
