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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Alexander Zverev warned for taking picture of ball mark during Madrid Open win

Alexander Zverev was warned for a taking a picture of a ball mark at the Madrid Open as controversy over electronic line calling on clay continued.

The system has become commonplace in recent years on the other surfaces but clay events had largely persisted with line judges and the umpire coming down from his or her chair to examine the mark left by the ball when calls were contested.

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