Wimbledon Champion Krejcikova Concedes Point Over Broken Net at Eastbourne

During a match at the Eastbourne International, Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova displayed remarkable sportsmanship when she conceded a point to Britain's Jodie Burrage after a shot passed through a rip in the net rather than over it. The umpire had initially awarded the point to Krejcikova, but upon Burrage's insistence and Krejcikova's agreement, the point was correctly given to Burrage. This incident occurred while Krejcikova was serving to stay in the second set and nursing a leg injury. The net was subsequently repaired by ground staff using thread, cable ties, and scissors, allowing the match to resume after a brief delay. Burrage leveled the match before Krejcikova ultimately won the deciding set via tiebreak. The event highlighted both the unexpected equipment malfunction and Krejcikova's integrity on the court.