Marie Bouzkova and Bianca Andreescu faced off in an intense first-round match at the 2023 Australian Open.
With the score at 6-2, 4-3, and 30-30, the match was poised to be a nail-biter until the end. However, things took a controversial turn when Andreescu hit a tricky ball and let out a loud scream during the point.
Bouzkova, who was at the receiving end of the shot, immediately missed her volley and turned to the umpire with a complaint. "During the point, she is screaming!" she exclaimed. Andreescu, who was aware of her mistake, quickly apologized. "I'm sorry," she said. The umpire, who insisted that the scream didn't hinder the Czech player, didn't overturn her call.
Bouzkova, who had been visibly upset after the incident, composed herself and went on to hit an ace to save the break point. Eventually, she lost the match in two sets as the Canadian caused one of the two upsets on Day 1.
The incident sparked a debate among fans and experts about the use of screams and shouts in tennis, with some saying that it's part of the player's emotions and intensity, while others argue that it can be disruptive to the opponent and should be controlled.
Regardless of one's stance on the matter, it's clear that the incident between Bouzkova and Andreescu added an extra layer of drama to an already exciting match.
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