WATCH: Karolina Pliskova ATTACKS the umpire once again following ‘horrendous’ line call against her

The Czech tennis player smashes her racket against the umpire's chair in yet another outburst on the court.

WATCH: Karolina Pliskova ATTACKS the umpire once again following ‘horrendous’ line call against her

Karolina Pliskova (Credits: Tennishead)

Czech tennis star Karolina Pliskova has once again found herself in the midst of controversy after a heated match at the 2023 Eastbourne International. In a déjà vu moment reminiscent of a previous incident, Pliskova expressed her frustration by hitting the umpire’s chair. This latest outburst has sparked a wave of discussions surrounding her behavior on the court.

The outburst is not her first on a tennis court. Five years ago, Pliskova made headlines when she unleashed her anger on the umpire’s chair following a loss to Maria Sakkari in Rome.

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Pliskova faced off against Daria Kasatkina in a highly anticipated second-round clash. It was a disputed line call that became the focal point of the controversy. Kasatkina hit a forehand that the line umpire deemed to be on the line, but Pliskova strongly disagreed, raising her hand in protest while returning the ball. Seizing the opportunity, Kasatkina hit a winner and won the game.

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In the heat of the moment, Pliskova’s frustration got the better of her. She vented her anger by hitting the umpire’s chair on her way back to her seat and then angrily throwing her racket on the ground. She had to pay a hefty fine for her behavior.

The incident in Eastbourne has sparked debates about the appropriate sanctions and consequences for Pliskova’s actions. While she was not disqualified in either instance, there are calls for stricter penalties to discourage such behavior in the future. It remains to be seen if any action will be taken against Pliskova for her actions in Eastbourne.

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Karolina Pliskova’s Grass Court Struggles in 2023

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Karolina Pliskova (Credits: The Independent)

Keeping Karolina Pliskova’s outbursts aside, her performance on grass courts in 2023 has been far from impressive. Her early exit in the second round of the Eastbourne International adds to her disappointing run on this surface. Previously, she suffered a first-round defeat at the Berlin Open against Petra Kvitova, who eventually became champion. These results stand in stark contrast to Pliskova’s past successes on grass, which include three titles on the surface and a runner-up finish at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.

With Wimbledon just around the corner, Pliskova faces a crucial moment in her career. In the 2021 edition, she reached the final but fell short against Ashleigh Barty. Pliskova will need to regroup and regain her composure if she hopes to make a deep run in this year’s tournament. The pressure will be on her to prove that she can overcome the controversies and channel her emotions positively on the court.

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