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How Not to Lose the Match After a Line Call You Cannot Accept
Do not let the unfairness of one point take your attention for the next three games.
Start with this check
Remaining in the dispute disrupts breathing, routine, and tactical observation while replaying a call you cannot control.
Try these steps in order
- Within the permitted procedure, ask for clarification or make your objection briefly and calmly.
- Once the ruling is settled, move your attention to a controllable target for the next serve or return.
- If the problem recurs, record the facts and score and report them to the event official after the match.
Bottom line
The goal in responding to a call is not to win the argument; it is to follow procedure and protect your next point.
Reviewed sources
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