"You have VAR and you still get it wrong": Serena Williams' ex-coach furious after dubious Kalinskaya double bounce incident at US Open
WTA
Ex-coach of the former world number one Serena Williams, Rennae
Stubbs, has lambasted poor officiating in the US Open 2024. The fourth and
final Grand Slam of the year is moving towards the business end where players
from all over the world are participating to showcase their talent and secure
the ultimate prize.
During the third round of the contest between Russia’s Anna
Kalinskaya and Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, there a controversy regarding the
double the bounce. The incident was checked through the use of the video technology.
Interestingly, the officials ended up still making a wrong call which left quite
a lot of people in disbelief as it was clear that the ball hit twice before the
Brazilian tennis star returned it.
The incident occurred in the first set, and it did not impress Stubbs, the former coach of America’s legendary tennis star Serena Williams. She took to the social media platform X—previously known as Twitter—and expressed her displeasure about the incident.
“How the hell do you get that wrong on Armstrong WITH VAR!!!
What the hell is the umpire looking at!!!! Omggggg!!!!! Wowza! You have VAR and
u still get it wrong! I’m shook,” she wrote. In an other post, she once again
expressed her displeasure by writing: “Absolutely horrible! How do u NOT get
that right.”
Read also
Haddad Maia won the contest in straight sets
with a score of 6-3, 6-1. It is the first-time ever that the 28-year-old has
managed to book her spot in the fourth round of the US Open. She is set to face
former world number one Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki in the round of 16 on
Monday. The 34-year-old booked her place in the fourth round after beating
France’s Jessika Ponchet in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2. It will be
the first-ever meeting between the two in professional tennis.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.
mandoist06-11-2026 - Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.mandoist06-11-2026
- Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Having spent weeks and weeks through the years on tour, I can say with confidence that Conchita was (is) one of the very few who realize the surprising level of maturity (and sometimes lack of) which Mirra seems to have developed in such a demanding adult world of Pro-Tennis. While at the same time reminding herself (Conchita, that is) that Mirra is still young and developing mentally and physically. The general public may forget at times, or not at all realize, these modern era young athletes do not have a 'normal' Youth. It's a major sacrifice, among countless sacrifices, these athletes must make. People who blow-off that fact are ignorant and unfair when they blurt out, "They choose fame so they have to put up with the intrusions on their lives". No, they do not.mandoist05-11-2026
- Okay... someone with a camera was EAVESDROPPING on a private conversation. Shouldn't that be the point of discussion here? Regardless of the sensationalist crap by media, Pegula (and anyone) has a right to an opinion. There used to be an expectation that private conversations were respected, regardless of 'stardom' and whatever other defensive excuses media tries to shove in our faces. Boo-hoo if feelings are hurt. BTW: Having been employed at various tourney venues, etc., I can't tell you how nasty and offensive players can be when discussing their opponents and colleagues... in "private". Well, I could, but won't. I also challenge anyone to deny what Jessica said is false.mandoist05-11-2026
- Vacherot is Mongasque, rather than Swiss. The tournament was Swiss :DTrwd7702-11-2026
- After a couple decades traveling to IIHF tourneys overseas... our family is done with it... and I will not be the only one!! Bad enough the NHL allows Ovachenko (a Putin Supporter and Campaigner) to live and play in the USA. Let's not forget the STATE SPONSORED RUSSIAN DOPING PROGRAMS still in effect today.mandoist31-10-2026
- Osaka's mental state apparently does not allow her to reach any more Quarter Finals? I mean, she doesn't really have the time for tennis with all the pre-planning that must go into her 12 year-old "fashion" goals.mandoist29-10-2026
