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Taylor Fritz Baffled by Umpire Stopping Play Mid-Point Due to Electronic Line Mistake

Aug 13, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA ; Taylor Fritz of the United States reacts to a point during his match against Brandon Nakashima of the United States on day two of the Cincinnati Open. | Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor Fritz was understandably taken off guard when a chair umpire stopped a point vs. Brandon Nakashima at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday.

During a 30–30 point in the second set, Nakashima hit the ball out in one of his returns, but the ball was not called out by the electronic line calling or the umpire, so Fritz continued to hit the ball. The rally went on for a few more shots before the umpire ceased play.

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