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ASB Classic updates day four: Madison Keys seals quarter-final spot
Montgomery never allowed a break point while converting four of her own, easing through with a 6-2, 6-2 victory to become the fourth American in the quarter-finals.
Bizarre call in Keys-Cristian match
Strange scenes in the opening game of the match between top seed Madison Keys and Jaqueline Cristian of Romania.
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At 40-15 Keys reviewed a Cristian return with the replay showing the ball went over the line, and the graphic saying ‘in’.
Keys went to question the call which the umpire who confirmed it an error with the graphic. A similar issue occurred during the opening doubles match of the day.
“The ball was in but the wrong graphic was shown,” the umpire confirmed.
“Well now I don’t trust that’s it,” Keys told the umpire.
Keys lost the next point but eventually won the game.
The issue was worse in the doubles match which started Thursday’s action on centrecourt. In the first point of the third set super tiebreak, a ball was called out by the automated system, despite the graphic showing it was in.
It caused a delay of three or four minutes, as Clara Tauson and Sloane Stephens – who had lost the point – remonstrated for a prolonged period with the umpire.
”On the computer it is saying in so we have to go with that,” said the official repeatedly, much to the bemusement of the players and also some in the crowd.
The umpire explained that the system had displayed the wrong graphic.
The fully automated system, which has replaced the traditional human line judges, is new at the ASB Classic this year.
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Delayed start on Grandstand
1pm: The start time of the Keys-Cristian round of 16 clash is being pushed back with a doubles match currently taking place. Rebecca Marino and Tara Moore have forced a super tie-break against Sloane Stephens and Clara Tauson.
Stephens and Tauson eventually take it out 6-4, 3-6, 10-7.
Singles schedule for the day
Top seed Madison Keys leads off the day against world number 85 Jaqueline Cristian. The winner of which will play fifth seed Clara Tauson in the quarter-finals.
1-Madison Keys (USA) v Jaqueline Cristian (Romania), 1pm
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Followed by Nao Hibino (Japan) v Robin Montgomery (USA)
Greet Minnen (Germany) v Alycia Parks (USA), 6.30pm
Hailey Baptiste (USA) v Jodie Burrage (Great Britain), 7.40pm*
In an intense match on day four of the ASB Classic, Madison Keys battled her way to a quarter-final spot with a hard-fought win. The American tennis star showed her strength and determination on the court, defeating her opponent in a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Keys’ powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes were on full display as she overcame tough opposition to secure her spot in the next round. Her performance was a testament to her skill and talent, proving once again why she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Madison Keys as she continues her quest for victory. Stay tuned for more updates on her journey through the ASB Classic and see if she can clinch the title in Auckland. #ASBClassic #MadisonKeys #QuarterfinalsBound
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