As Gauff claimed she was being cheated, co-commentator Naomi Cavaday added: “Clare Wood just telling her to be careful here with the language she’s using. Vekic is waiting. We don’t have video review for the players to use for this. It is a judgement call.

“If Gauff had hit the ball into the court it would be a replay but because she missed the shot, the point has been awarded to her opponent because the call was wrong. Gauff’s argument is that it impacted her shot and the call made her miss. When it happens on the baseline there is such little time between the bounce and your swing that the most likely situation is that the call has not impacted your swing because it’s such a reaction, it’s so quick, there’s no time for it.”

Boos rang out through Court Philippe-Chatrier as play finally continued and Vekic was heard telling the crowd “it’s not my fault”. After the argument, the American couldn’t win another game and Vekic pulled off the upset, winning 7-6(7) 6-2.