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Controversial Call Ends Coco Gauff's Olympic Run

The American tennis star's elimination in Paris raises questions about officiating and the need for video review in Olympic tennis.

  • Coco Gauff was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics after a disputed line call.
  • The contentious call occurred during a crucial moment in the second set against Croatia’s Donna Vekić.
  • Gauff argued that the call disrupted her swing, a claim the chair umpire dismissed.
  • The incident has led to increased calls for the implementation of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in tennis.
  • Fans and commentators have drawn parallels to similar controversies faced by Serena and Venus Williams.
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