By Meena
Kiara Toth, a 20-year-old Hungarian tennis player, recently sparked controversy due to her poor sportsmanship.
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During a match with China’s Zhang Shuai at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Toth displayed behavior that left her opponent in tears.
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Tied at 5-5 in the first set, Shuai hit a cross-court forehand that seemed to be in. The umpire called it out, igniting an argument.
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As Shuai protested the call, Toth walked to the line and rubbed away the ball mark, an action that has been labelled "disgusting.
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Toth defended her actions, saying Shuai was making problems by questioning the umpire's decision.
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Despite the controversial incident, the match continued. Toth's home crowd booed Shuai, leading to her tearful retirement from the game.
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Even as Shuai left the court tearfully, Toth was seen celebrating her opponent's retirement.
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Shuai received enormous support online, with fellow players condemning Toth's actions and praising Shuai's composure.
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Kiara Toth's actions have rapidly led to her becoming one of the most disliked figures in tennis. Will she be able to recover her image?
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It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Toth's career, and what steps the tennis world will take to prevent such incidents in future.
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