Ball kid caught up in VAR controversy

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Ball kid caught up in VAR controversy

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Bublik were involved in a bizarre VAR review incident at the Dubai Championships.

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Alexander Bublik hits underarm ace seconds after VAR drama in Dubai

Alexander Bublik pulled out one of his tricks moments after his rival requested VAR in Dubai.

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The first movement between Alexander Bublik and Félix Auger-Aliassime is hotly contested. 6:6 is in the Tiebreak, when Auger-Aliassime clashes with a ball child. The Canadian demands the video referee, which his opponent does not want to understand at all.The point is finally repeated – and Bublik scores with an ace per forearm service. Afterwards, the cascade can be celebrated by the audience: Video: YouTube/Tennis TVThe better end in Dubai, ho…

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Tensions rise as Alexander Bublik rattles Felix Auger-Aliassime with underarm serve following VAR review in Dubai

It was business as usual at the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, as Alexander Bublik resorted to his brand of hijinks in his bout against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The first set of their opening round match proceeded to a tiebreak, with each player battling to gain the advantage. H...

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The first official intervention of the VAR in tennis has been marked by controversy. The duel of the first round of Dubai’s ATP 500 between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Bublik has left the scene saved for history. More information (Auto) Title news (Auto) 114663250Primer VARCon on 6-6 in the 'tie-break' of the first set, the Canadian tried to return to the track a 'smash' of the Kazakh. At that time, when the ball was going to impact with…

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Serena Williams' ex-coach Rennae Stubbs gives her verdict on Felix Auger-Aliassime & Alexander Bublik's controversial incident in Dubai clash

Rennae Stubbs, who once coached Serena Williams, has shared her take on an unusual incident that occured in a first-round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai.