WATCH: Caroline Garcia escapes disqualification scare after near-miss incident with ball kid at the
Tensions were high at Canadian Open as world No. 6 Caroline Garcia nearly avoided disqualification after a shocking near-miss incident involving a ball child during her match against world No. 37 Marie Bouzkova. Bouzkova won the emotionally packed match 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, increasing her lead over Garcia to 4-0 in head-to-head matches.
Garcia’s problems on the court have been clear in previous events, and the match against Bouzkova was yet another difficult test. The French tennis star’s early departure from last week’s DC Open, as well as her struggles this season to string together consecutive wins on clay courts, had already brought her under scrutiny.
The focus, however, moved to an unexpected event during her play against Bouzkova. Bouzkova earned three key break points in a pivotal moment, with the score knotted at 4-4. As the tension grew, Garcia vented her rage by slamming a ball viciously into the net, narrowly missing a ball kid.
The event drew the attention of both authorities and fans, resulting in Garcia receiving an official warning from the umpire. A player is disqualified under normal circumstances if they commit four code infractions during a match. Garcia’s near-miss episode, on the other hand, highlighted the possible consequences of her activities. Garcia was fortunate in that the warning served as a wake-up call, prompting her to regain her calm and resume the match.
Caroline Garcia suffers defeat in three sets at Canadian Open
Garcia, the French tennis star, crashed out of the Canadian Open after a hard-fought struggle with world No. 33 Marie Bouzkova. Garcia’s difficulties continued as she was defeated in three sets by the score of 4-6, 6-4, 2-6. Garcia suffered another blow after being eliminated in the round of 16 at the DC Open.
Garcia began her match against Bouzkova on a positive note, displaying glimpses of her famed skill and drive. The first set was a fiercely fought match in which both players displayed their athleticism and tactics. Bouzkova, on the other hand, managed to capture a vital break, eventually winning the set 6-4.
Garcia answered in the second set with tenacity, showcasing her ability to adapt and change her game. Garcia’s efforts paid off as the match progressed, as she broke Bouzkova’s serve, squaring the sets at 1-1 with a 6-4 victory.
The intensity reached a climax in the critical third set, as both players fought tooth and nail for control of the match. Unfortunately for Garcia, a string of unforced errors and wasted opportunities allowed Bouzkova to seize control of the game. The Czech player took advantage of Garcia’s troubles, winning the match with a 6-2 win in the third set.
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