U.S. Open electronic line calling error takes point from Anna Kalinskaya in first-round win

NEW YORK — The electronic voice sounded almost embarrassed, as it made the call that everyone on the tennis court could see was wrong.

Monday at the U.S. Open, No. 21 seed Anna Kalinskaya led Russian compatriot Anna Blinkova 6-4, 2-2, 40-15 on Court 5.

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After a short rally, Kalinskaya sent a forehand crosscourt that bounced comfortably inside the singles sideline. As it rose off the blue acrylic, Kalinskaya turned for the end of the game — before an almost plaintive shout of “out” echoed across the court.

Kalinskaya looked like she had seen a ghost, and immediately requested a replay. The chair

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