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Shelton's Controversial Remark on Umpire
July 28, 2025 Edition #134
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From high-stakes meltdowns to headline-making exits, tennis is bringing the chaos this week, and we’re here for all of it. Ben Shelton just called out a chair umpire after a brutal DC Open twist. Naomi Osaka is shaking up her team in a bold pre–US Open move. But the real shocker? A tennis pro slapped with a 12-year ban in a match-fixing scandal that’s rocking the sport. Toss in some emotional post-match moments and off-court drama, and the summer season is heating up faster than a fifth-set tiebreak.
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Ben Shelton Hits Back at Chair Umpire Over Controversial DC Open Call |
The DC Open final ended in controversy for Ben Shelton. Now, he's finally speaking up about the chair umpire's call that shifted the momentum. |
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Alex de Minaur pulled off a gutsy comeback at the DC Open, saving three championship points to edge past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a heart-stopping final. The Spaniard, chasing his first ATP title, was left devastated after letting the match slip through his fingers. |
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Out of all the Grand Slams in tennis history, the US Open was the first Grand Slam to introduce night matches in 1975, and the idea came from a suggestion to boost ticket sales and TV ratings. One small idea that reformed the way people look at tennis! |
Ready for more court-crushing drama? Dive in now for exclusive behind-the-scenes scoops, jaw-dropping upsets, and insider intel as we sprint toward the US Open! 🎾🔥
Before you dash off, it’s time for…
Break Point's Quick Trivia 🎾Which Grand Slam tournament once awarded live animals as part of the winner’s prize? |