Article by Sebastian Vasile – published on Friday, July 04, 2025, 15:58 / Updated on Friday, July 4, 2025 15:59
The Wimbledon tournament has brought new tensions. After the fourth set of round 3, in which Tomas Machac (#21 ATP) missed four match balls in August Holmgren (7-6, 6-7, 7-5, 7-6), the Czech tennis asked the referee to change, but his request was immediately rejected.
Tomas Machac says he had to “threaten” the referee before it is allowed to change during the match.
Tomas Machac came out of his mind during the Wimbledon match: “I have the feeling that the referee did not think”
“I was really surprised. Because I didn't do this during the set. I don't know what the rules are. But if you play four and a half hours, you can normally change yourself,” said Mahač.
Tomas Machac had a heated discussion with British referee Jack Askew.
“I asked him if he would allow myself to change if I had “an accident in my pants”. I think you shouldn't practice this job anymore because I have the feeling that he didn't think. Otherwise, it would not make sense to claim that you cannot change, ”the Czech added.
Tomas Machac had a heated discussion with British referee Jack Askew. Photo: X.com
Tomas Machac: “These people have no brain”
Later, a supervisor was involved in the incident, which continued the discussion with Machac.
“He told me I can change, but I have to do it over time. I was allowed to do it in the tunnel, where the spectators walk, and would hold a towel in front of me. I thought,” Well, this is Wimbledon? Grozav “, said Machac sarcastic.
Finally he concluded: “These people shouldn't practice this job because they don't have a brain. They are like cars. How is it possible to be in this position? We play four and a half hours, and then these people tell you what to do. “
