The controversy surrounding Mii Kato’s disqualification in the third round of the French Open women’s doubles has sparked conflicting opinions in the local media. Scheduled for June 4, 2023, the match featured Kato and Ardila Suchadi of Indonesia against Marie Buzkova of the Czech Republic and Sala Solibestrmo of Spain.
The incident that led to Kato’s ban occurred in the fifth game of the second set. Positioned near the net between points, Kato hit the ball with a backhand, unintentionally striking a ball girl in the head. Disturbed by the incident, the ball girl burst into tears. While the referee initially gave Kato a warning, Buzkova and Sorrivestrmo immediately appealed the decision, resulting in Kato’s disqualification.
Former players and European commentators criticized Buzkova and Sorrivestrmo for their role in Kato’s suspension, with several Western media outlets highlighting the questionable ruling by the referee.
Ironically, after being disqualified in the women’s doubles, Kato went on to win the mixed doubles title. She later shared her conversation with the referee and supervisor, stating that they dismissively remarked, “It would have been fine if the ball girl had been a boy.” Kato, feeling disappointed, spent hours alone in the locker room and received an apology from Buzkova, which she chose not to respond to.
Two days after the incident, local media outlet “CLAY” published a special article featuring Buzkova and Solibestrmo’s perspective on Kato’s ban. Czech media outlet “Denik” questioned the basis for Kato’s disqualification, pondering if it was solely due to Buzkova’s complaint. The Spanish media outlet “El Debate” highlighted Sorribestrumo’s concern for the ball girl’s well-being rather than intentionally forcing Kato to face penalty.
Amidst the uproar, French Open tournament director Amelie Moresmo issued an official statement regarding Kato’s suspension. Moresmo acknowledged the division of opinions within the locker room and numerous claims of unfairness. However, Moresmo refrained from passing judgment on the decision, emphasizing that it was made in accordance with the Grand Slam rules by the referee and supervisor without reviewing the video footage.
This contentious disqualification saga continues to captivate media attention, leaving fans and experts divided on whether justice was truly served.
The local media of the opposing pair showed their own opinion on the matter of the disqualification of Mii Kato (Xymax) in the third round of the French Open women’s doubles in tennis.
The women’s doubles third round will take place on June 4, 2023, with Kato and Ardila Suchadi (Indonesia) playing Marie Buzkova (Czech Republic) and Sala Solibestrmo (Spain).
Kato, who won the mixed doubles (Photo: USA TODAY Sports/Reuters/Aflo)
“If the ball had hit my leg or arm, I would have been fine…”
The scene that prompted the ban took place in the fifth game of the second set. Kato, who was near the net between points, returned the ball with a backhand to get the ball out of his own court. This hit the ball girl in the head and the ball girl started to cry. According to several European media outlets, Kato was given a warning by the referee, but Buzkova and Sorrivestrmo immediately appealed to the referee and the decision was overturned and disqualified.
Former players and European commentators criticized Buzkova and Sorrivestrmo over Kato’s suspension, and several Western media outlets reported the referee’s ruling critically.
After being disqualified in the women’s doubles, Kato won the mixed doubles title. She revealed exchanges with Visor.
According to the media, when Kato told the referee and supervisor how she hit the ball, they both said, “It would have been fine if (the ball girl) had been a boy.” But it hit me in the neck. ” A disappointed Kato also spent several hours alone in the locker room, revealing that he had received a message from Buzkova saying, “I’m sorry today. I hope you and your partner safe,” but he didn’t answer maes rice.
“I was worried about Ball Girl’s condition.”
On the 24th, two days after reporting “CLAY”, local media Buzkova and Solibestrmo published a special article on the issue of Kato’s ban.
Czech media “Denik” (WE version) questioned Kato’s disqualification, “Is it because of Buzkova’s complaint?”.
The Spanish media “El Debate” (web version) developed an article based on the comments made by Sorribestrumo after the match. Sorribestrumo said, “I didn’t do anything to force Kato to take a penalty, I was worried about Ball Girl’s condition.”
French Open tournament director Amelie Moresmo gave an official statement after the tournament over Kato’s suspension.
According to the French media “franceinfo” (web version), Mauresmo said, “I think the locker room has divided opinion about Kato’s suspension. I have heard many people say it is unfair. “I am not going to comment on whether it is good or bad because it is easy to watch the video after the decision is made. The decision was made by the referee and the supervisor without watching the video. In accordance with the Grand Slam rules. “I think the decision we have made is clear,” he said.
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