Australian Open 2025: Double bounce in Iga Swiatek’s victory over Emma Navarro sparks controversy over video expertise

The clear double bounce within the quarter-final of the Australian Open between Iga Swiatek and Emma Navarro has renewed the talk about how tennis makes use of video expertise.

Navarro misplaced some extent when he trailed 6-1 2-2 A-40 although the ball bounced twice in entrance of an easy-going Swiatek, who cruised to a 6-1 6-2 victory.

As a result of Navarro continued to play, as a substitute of instantly stopping the purpose, the American eighth seed was unable to problem the decision.

The Australian Open launched a video assessment system for the primary time this yr – however it might probably solely be used on the end line or when a participant stops play.

After that, Navarro stated that the incident “did not trigger a stir” however he nonetheless believes that there must be a change within the system.

“I feel we should always be capable of see it after that,” Navarro stated.

“It occurred so rapidly. At the back of your head you are like, ‘Okay, possibly I nonetheless received the purpose although it wasn’t known as’.

“It is going to be a downer if I cease the purpose and it seems it wasn’t a double bounce.

“It is tough.”

5-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek stated he was “undecided” if it was a double after it was prompt he ought to have dropped the purpose.

“It was exhausting to inform as a result of I used to be working at full pace. I do not even keep in mind seeing the place I linked,” stated Poland’s second seed.

“I do not know. Typically you do not actually look whenever you hit the ball.

“I assumed this was just like the referee’s job to name it. I used to be additionally ready for VAR, however I did not see it and I simply stored going.”