(VIDEO) Amanda Anisimova stops for blister treatment mid-game as Mirra Andreeva shows frustration - "We all know why"

A controversial moment occurred during the match between Amanda Anisimova and Mirra Andreeva when the American stopped playing in the middle of a game and called for a trainer, apparently due to a blister, which is normally not allowed until the next scheduled break.

The match was at a crucial point, with Anisimova leading 3-1 in the third set and Andreeva serving at 40-40, fighting to stay close behind the American. However, Anisimova surprised everyone by leaving the court and speaking to the chair umpire to request the trainer.

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According to ATP and ITF rules, this is not allowed. If a player stops in the middle of a point due to discomfort from a blister (without bleeding), they should automatically lose the point. Blisters without bleeding are not considered a medical emergency, so play should continue until the next changeover or set break.

It was evident that Andreeva was unhappy with the pause during the service game and quickly approached the chair umpire and the match supervisor to protest the interruption. "She has a right. The physio will determine if it's now or later," the umpire commented, to which Andreeva replied, "We all know why."

Nonetheless, Anisimova was treated at that moment by the physio's decision. After a brief pause, Andreeva went on to win the service game and reduced Anisimova's lead to 3-2 in favor of the American.

The Tournament Standards of Performance - included in the WTA Rulebook - determine the respect of ‘Non-Treatable Medical Conditions’:

“Players may not receive treatment at any time during the match (or warm-up) for the following conditions:

(a) Any medical condition that cannot be treated appropriately.

(b) Any medical condition (inclusive of symptoms) that will not be improved by available medical treatment within the time allowed, specifically chronic conditions such as overuse injuries and recurring injuries.

(c) General player fatigue.

(d) Any medical condition requiring injections, intravenous infusions, or supplemental oxygen, except for diabetes for which prior medical certification has been obtained or Tournament Physician evaluation has been completed and for which subcutaneous injections of insulin may be administered.”

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