Kato, who has since been fined for the act, posted a tweet on Sunday evening in which she said: “I would like to sincerely apologize to the Ball Girl, my partner Aldila & Team and my supporters for today’s unfortunate accident. It was absolutely not intentional. As a result, I am penalized by RG by losing my prize and points. I appreciate all your continued support!!”
I would like to sincerely apologize to the Ball Girl, my partner Aldila&Team and my supporters for today’s unfortunate accident. It was absolutely not intentional.
As a result, I am penalized by RG by losing my prize and points. I appreciate all of your continued support!– Miyu Kato / 加藤未唯 (@miyukato1121) June 4, 2023
Kyrgios and Cornet speak out on Miyu Kato’s flaw
The defect, which sent the team to Sara Sorribes Tormo And Marie Bouzkova in the quarter-finals, remains a major topic of discussion in tennis circles with certain players, including the French Alizé Cornet and Great Britain Heather Watsonsupporting Kato while others, like Nick Kyrgiosspecifying that it was a question of respecting the rules.
Cornet, veteran of 19 Roland-Garros, published a tweet describing the decision to default on the Japanese-Indonesian pair as “crazy”.
“Insane decision. I’m really sorry for you but a lot of players (except Marie and Sara obviously) support you.
Insane decision. I’m really sorry for you ???? but a lot of players (except Marie and Sara obviously) support you ✊️
– Alizé Cornet (@alizecornet) June 4, 2023
Heads up Miyu, unfortunate incident, awful call from the referees and worse from your opponents.
– Bruno Soares (@BrunoSoares82) June 4, 2023
No need to apologize. You must appeal to the ITF. Even if (when) you win the case, it’s not what you wanted. You have worked hard to be on the field and I am sorry that this opportunity has been taken away from you and your partner. But stay positive and good luck ????????????????
– Sascha Bajin (@BigSascha) June 4, 2023
No apology is needed, it is obvious that this was an accident and nothing was done intentionally or out of anger. As simple as that. You didn’t deserve this harsh punishment. Sending you hugs!! ???? @miyukato1121
-Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) June 4, 2023
Kyrgios, who will not participate in the French Open due to injury and is considering returning to the grass, was among those who believed the rule in such a case called for both players to be faulted.
“All over the world, whether it’s hearing people chanting your name, idolizing you, getting booed, that’s always going to be a factor in sport. Why are so many people complaining about this? Also, it’s not a matter of intention, if you hit a ball at a child, it’s a fault. » tweeted the Australian.
all over the world, whether it’s hearing people chanting your name, idolizing you, getting booed, it’s always going to be a factor in sports. Why are so many people complaining about this? Also, it’s not a matter of intention, if you hit a ball at a child, it’s a fault. ????
– Nicolas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) June 5, 2023
