Anna Kalinskaya overcomes electronic line calling error at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Anna Kalinskaya defeated Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-3 in their first-round match at the U.S. Open on Monday. During the second set while Kalinskaya held a 40-15 lead, the electronic line calling system incorrectly called her shot out. The chair umpire did not permit a video review or a supervisor call, despite video review technology being available on all courts for the tournament. A USTA spokesperson confirmed a malfunction with the ELC Live system and stated that official protocols were not followed to facilitate a video review of the point. Although the error resulted in the loss of the game, it did not impact the final outcome of the match. Kalinskaya moves on to the second round of the tournament following the victory.
- •Anna Kalinskaya defeated Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-3 in the first round.
- •An electronic line calling malfunction erroneously called a shot out during the second set.
- •The chair umpire denied a request for a supervisor and failed to initiate video review.
- •The USTA confirmed the system malfunction and a lapse in following standard review protocols.
- •Video review is available on all courts at this year's U.S. Open.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open electronic line calling error takes point from Anna Kalinskaya in first-round win
"NEW YORK — The electronic voice sounded almost embarrassed, as it made the call that everyone on the tennis court could see was wrong. Monday at the U.S. Open, No. 21 seed Anna Kalinskaya led Russian compatriot Anna Blinkova 6-4, 2-2, 40-15 on Court 5. After a short rally, Kalinskaya sent a forehand crosscourt that bounced comfortably inside the singles sideline. As it rose off the blue acrylic, Kalinskaya turned for the end of the game — before an almost plaintive shout of “out” echoed across t
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