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Tennis Player Quits Match After Opponent Rubs Out Disputed Ball Mark

  • Zhang Shuai of China retired from a match against Hungarian player Amarissa Toth after a disputed line call.
  • Toth erased a ball mark with her foot during an argument over whether Zhang's shot was in or out.
  • Zhang was visibly upset by Toth's actions and suffered a panic attack before quitting the match.
  • Fellow tennis players criticized Toth's behavior and the tournament's response.
  • The Women's Tennis Association said it has zero tolerance for racism and is investigating the incident.
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