Olena Ostapenko (25 years old) started the season on grass after a disappointing result at Roland Garros, where she was eliminated in the second round.

The athlete from Latvia is competing at the tournament in Birmingham, where she reached the second round after defeating Linda Noskova in the opening round with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Known for her frequent “parliamentary” moments on the field, Olena Ostapenko again became the protagonist of a memorable moment.

At 5-6 in the second set, the Latvian made an unforced error, but declared that her ball was on the court. Chief umpire Julie Kendley created a moment that will surely remain in the memory of tennis fans.

Immediately after Olena Ostapenko appealed this decision, the referee from Norway gave her a hint with his finger that the ball was out.

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