Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTamara Korpatsch refused to shake hands with Wang Xinyu after defeating her in a tense second-round match at the French Open. The incident stemmed from a disputed line call in the opening set, where Wang crossed the net to inspect a ball mark on Korpatsch's side of the court. Wang's action led to a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct and created lingering tension throughout the match. Korpatsch defended her decision, stating that the umpire confirmed the ball was out and that she resented being portrayed as an unfair player. Korpatsch, who is through to the Roland Garros third round for the first time, will next face seventh seed Elina Svitolina. In fullTamara Korpatsch defends handshake snub in French Open cheating rowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
French Open cheating row between Tamara Korpatsch and Wang Xinyu explained
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTamara Korpatsch refused to shake hands with Wang Xinyu after defeating her in a tense second-round match at the French Open. The incident stemmed from a disputed line call in the opening set, where Wang crossed the net to inspect a ball mark on Korpatsch's side of the court. Wang's action led to a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct and created lingering tension throughout the match. Korpatsch defended her decision, stating that the umpire confirmed the ball was out and that she resented being portrayed as an unfair player. Korpatsch, who is through to the Roland Garros third round for the first time, will next face seventh seed Elina Svitolina. In fullTamara Korpatsch defends handshake snub in French Open cheating rowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
