Martina Navratilova US Open Rule Criticism
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Main Topic: A controversial call during the 2025 US Open final involving Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova, and the discussion around a tennis rule related to line calls.
Key Points:
The Incident: A line call was disputed during the match.
Technology’s Reliability: former British number one Laura Robson explained that the electronic line-calling technology (“net machine”) is considered unreliable. The data it provides is often similar to what chair umpires call manually.
Chair Umpire’s Role: Often,the chair umpire is making the call anyway,even with the technology present.
No Immediate Change expected: It’s unclear if the rule will be reviewed, as the incident didn’t affect the final outcome.
Sabalenka vs. Anisimova Rivalry: This was the third meeting between Sabalenka and Anisimova in a Grand Slam final in 2025 (following the French Open and Wimbledon). sabalenka’s US Open Win: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(7-3) to win the 2025 US Open.
Aryna Sabalenka’s Recent Results (table Summary):
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
| :—– | :— | :————— | :—— | :————– | :—————- |
| Win | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard | Elena Rybakina | 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| Loss | 2023 | US Open | Hard | Coco Gauff | 6-2, 3-6, 2-6 |
| Win | 2024 | Australian Open | Hard | Zheng Qinwen | 6-3, 6-2 |
| Win | 2024 | US Open | Hard | Jessica Pegula | 7-5, 7-5 |
| Loss | 2025 | Australian Open | Hard | Madison Keys | 3-6, 6-2, 5-7 |
| Loss | 2025 | French Open | Clay | Coco Gauff | 7-6(7-5), 2-6, 4-6 |
| Win | 2025 | US Open | Hard | Amanda Anisimova| 6-3, 7-6(7-3) |
Image Caption: The image shows Aryna Sabalenka reacting after defeating Amanda Anisimova during the 2025 US Open final. The photo is by Al Bello/Getty Images.