The controversy surrounding Raducanu's complaint about a baby leaving the court, while Sinner played amidst alarms, has sparked discussions about sportsmanship.

Seeing the different reactions of Raducanu and Sinner to unexpected events on the court, many netizens couldn't help but voice their opinions. In addition to praising Sinner's calmness and dedication, they also lambasted the British player for being overly nitpicky, as the ability to withstand distractions is essential for professional athletes.

The focus match in the third round of Cincinnati women's singles pitted defending champion and top seed Sabalenka against British player Raducanu. The recent encounter at Wimbledon was still fresh in memory; although Sabalenka emerged victorious, Raducanu had given her quite a challenge. As they met again, Raducanu confidently stated before the match that she would not allow her opponent to secure an easy victory.

As expected! Once the match began, both players found themselves in a tough battle. After a fiercely contested first set that went to a tiebreak, Sabalenka took the lead with a score of 7-6(3) thanks to her crucial serves and decisive net play. In the second set, Raducanu raised her game, seizing the opportunity when Sabalenka's stamina waned, and engaged in a baseline tug-of-war, ultimately winning the set 6-4.

In the deciding set, during a crucial service game at 3-4, the two players battled through multiple deuce points. However, Raducanu suddenly paused to complain to the chair umpire about disturbances from the audience, stating that a baby had been crying for the past ten minutes! The chair umpire responded, "He's a baby; what do you want me to do, kick him out of the stadium?" Raducanu and the fans replied, "Yes." The umpire reluctantly said, "Alright, I can communicate about this, but we must continue the match now."

Ultimately, Sabalenka defeated the 30th seed Raducanu in the final set with a score of 7-6(5), achieving a clean sweep against her in three encounters and advancing to the round of 16. Notably, the world number one also improved her tiebreak record this year to 18-1. Next, she will face Bósas Manero. During the match, although Sabalenka committed 72 unforced errors, Raducanu spent the entire match struggling to defend from the baseline and cope with Sabalenka's rapid pressure, especially evident during the tiebreak.

Regarding Raducanu's complaints during the match, opinions online were polarized. Some fans believed this was a typical issue of spectator etiquette, arguing that parents should manage their children properly! However, others felt, "Given the heat in Cincinnati, it's inevitable for a baby to cry! While players need quiet, asking a baby to leave is indeed a bit excessive."

Tennis commentator Clarke stated, "Court disturbances are unavoidable, but how players respond tests their mental toughness. Raducanu still needs to improve her ability to handle distractions."

In contrast to the mixed reactions towards Raducanu, Sinner's response to unexpected situations during his match received unanimous praise from the public yesterday!

When Sinner's match against Diallo reached the second game of the second set, a fire alarm suddenly went off, causing noticeable unrest among the audience. The chair umpire, unaware of the situation, had to quickly halt the match to communicate with the event organizers about whether to evacuate the crowd, but later it was discovered to be a false alarm.

Faced with this situation, Sinner, upon hearing the "ghostly" alarm, found it amusing. However, the alarm continued to sound. At this point, Sinner voluntarily suggested continuing the match despite the alarm, and Diallo agreed as well. The chair umpire confirmed he had no objections and requested permission from the event organizers to proceed, ultimately resuming the match after just a 4-minute pause amidst the ongoing alarm!

In response to this situation, netizens praised Sinner as a great role model for tennis players, stating, "Sinner's mental fortitude is impressive; he can stay focused on the match even with such loud alarms!" Others remarked, "The key is that Diallo and the chair umpire were also very cooperative; that's the attitude of professional players."

Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli commented on social media, "Raducanu's complaint is understandable, but professional players must adapt to various distractions. In contrast, Sinner's performance under unexpected circumstances is exemplary."

So, what do you think about these two unexpected incidents in the comments section? Feel free to leave your thoughts and engage in discussion!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Lu Xiaotian)