"2 yrs max before she sues the tour" - Tennis fans react as Jelena Ostapenko's Hawkeye claims are validated by error during Indian Wells 2023 match

Jelena Ostapenko’s second-round match at Indian Wells 2023 was recently disrupted by an incorrect electronic line call. Unsurprisingly, tennis fans were quick to share their amusement at the incredibly rare occurrence.

In Ostapenko’s Round of 64 match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, the electronic line calling system made a wrong call during a crucial moment. Ostapenko had three break points for a 2-0 lead in the opening set, but she was robbed by Hawkeye making an uncharacteristic error. The chair umpire then had to intervene and call for a repeat of the serve.

Tennis fans were left stunned that the incident happened in a match featuring Jelena Ostapenko, of all players. The Latvian has frequently criticized the electronic system for its supposed errors, but has had no real proof - until now.

“Oh no it would happen in her match, she will never let that system tell her anything ever again,” one fan remarked.

Another fan declared that the 2017 French Open champion would not trust even the visibly obvious line calls after the surprising occurrence.

“She's going to ask to review every ball that landed within two meters of a line, isn't she?” the fan said.

“Nah she’s never ever trusting that damn system my girl has had ENOUGH,” yet another fan chimed in.

Here are a few more reactions from fans:

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Jelena Ostapenko through to third round at Indian Wells 2023

Jelena Ostapenko commenced her 2023 campaign at the Adelaide International 1, where she faced a second-round exit. This was followed by an opening-round defeat at the Adelaide International 2.

At the Australian Open the former Slam champion made a decent run, reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament. But her high was short-lived, as she suffered second round exits yet again at the Abu Dhabi Open and the Qatar Open.

Ostapenko faced further heartbreak at the hands of Arna Sabalenka in the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, where she was the defending champion.

At Indian Wells 2023, however, the Latvian has bettered her result from last year, making it through to the Round of 32 with a victory over Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Ostapenko prevailed over the World No. 44 in three sets, winning 7-5, 3-6, 6-2.

The 2021 Indian Wells semifinalist has now set up a clash against two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova for a spot in the final 16 of the tournament.