Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova showed the ultimate sportsmanship as she conceded a point to British star Jodie Burrage, after her shot had gone through a rip in the net and landed on the other side of the court. The umpire had awarded Krejcikova the point, but was overruled as the Czech star felt that it was not fair to her opponent.
Krejcikova had been losing in the set, having taken the first 6-4, and would have been in a much better position as she was serving to stay in the second set, trailing 5-4 with the game at 15-15. She had been nursing a leg injury that required treatment earlier.
Krejcikova sent a shot far too low and ordinarily would have hit the net, awarding Burrage the point. However, unbeknownst to all in attendance on the south coast, there was a rip in the net and the ball flew through it and caught Burrage off-guard.
Krejcikova was originally awarded the point before Burrage walked up to the umpire and began arguing her case, insisting that the ball had gone through the net rather than over it.
The umpire suggested otherwise, before Burrage met Krejcikova at the net and pointed out that it had been ripped. The umpire then announced that Krejcikova had given the point away to the British wildcard, who went on to break her serve and claim the net in the very same game.
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