Naomi Osaka receives support from Boris Becker after Australian Open 1R line call controversy

Boris Becker has reacted to a recent failure of the Hawk-Eye technology during Naomi Osaka's first round match against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open. Through a social media post, the retired player has shared his surprise at how the machine failed to realize that one of Garcia's shots had landed outside the court.

Osaka defeated Garcia during the first round of the Australian Open on Monday (Jan. 13). The match went the distance, with Osaka taking the victory in three sets and advancing to the second round. It was surprising for the tennis community to see the Hawk-Eye technology failing to notice a wrongful shot in a tournament of this category.

Boris Becker noticed what had occurred during the match between Naomi Osaka and Caroline Garcia thanks to another post by journalist José Morgado. In the video, the ball can be clearly seen bouncing beyond the limits of the court, meaning that Osaka should've been granted the point.

The discovery regarding the failure of the Hawk-Eye technology puts into question just how many times this could've taken place over the course of the tournament till now. Every single court at the Australian Open uses Hawk-Eye technology to determine if the shots landed correctly. Line judges are no longer required at the event.

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Boris Becker's legacy at the Australian Open

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The fact that Boris Becker has been keeping an eye on what is happening at the Australian Open is proof that the legend of the sport remains interested in both the ATP and WTA Tours to this day. Becker won six Grand Slam tournaments over the course of his journey as a professional tennis player.

Becker won the 1991 and 1996 editions of the Australian Open. The last time he lifted the trophy in Melbourne, the German legend took down Michael Chang in the final. That match would also turn out to be the last time Boris Becker won a Grand Slam tournament before retiring.

After leaving his days as a professional tennis player behind him, Boris Becker continued to be involved with the sport at a professional level. The German star went on to become Novak Djokovic's coach over the course of two seasons. The Serbian dominated the ATP Tour during the time he worked alongside Becker. Other endeavors have also kept Becker committed to the sport he dedicated his entire life to.