German player Tamara Korpatsch does not shake hands with China’s Wang Xinyu following their tense French Open second-round match. Multiple outlets report that after Korpatsch’s victory, she avoids the customary handshake, escalating an already heated moment on court. Korpatsch says her decision is linked to how Wang is portrayed in connection with a disputed line call, and she argues she is being unfairly framed as a cheater. She also characterizes Wang’s conduct as unfair, describing Wang as crossing to her side of the court during the exchange. Korpatsch’s comments stress that she resents the suggestion that she would cheat, and one source quotes her saying it would be embarrassing if she were to cheat against Wang. The reports describe the post-match interaction as part of a broader dispute over a line call and on-court conduct, with no handshake occurring despite the match outcome. The incident draws attention to tensions that arise during close calls and customary sportsmanship rituals at Grand Slam events.
Tamara Korpatsch skips handshake after tense French Open exchange with Wang Xinyu
German player Tamara Korpatsch does not shake hands with China’s Wang Xinyu following their tense French Open second-round match. Multiple outlets report that after Korpatsch’s victory, she avoids the...
- Tamara Korpatsch and Wang Xinyu play a second-round match at the French Open.
- After Korpatsch wins, she does not take part in the customary handshake with Wang.
- Korpatsch says she resents suggestions that she cheated and disputes portrayals about a line call.
- Korpatsch claims Wang acted unfairly, including crossing to her side of the court.
- Commentary from outlets describes the exchange on court as tense and the disagreement as ongoing after the match.
Korpatsch skipped the customary handshake after beating Wang Xinyu, claiming the Chinese player had been ‘unfair’ by crossing to her side of the court and questioning a line call
2 months agoGermany's Tamara Korpatsch says it would be "embarrassing" if she cheated against China's Wang Xinyu following their heated exchange at the French Open.
2 months agoTamara Korpatsch skipped the customary handshake with Wang Xinyu after victory in a tense second-round match at the French Open on Wednesday, saying she resented being portrayed as an 'unfair player' over a line call.
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