A massive video review talking point against Holger Rune in Miami has led to Reilly Opelka disclosing a hefty fine received at Indian Wells earlier this month.
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Former world No.17 Opelka pulled off an upset win over last week's Indian Wells finalist Rune, winning 4-6 6-3 7-6(5)
But there was high drama in the deciding tiebreak when Rune, who led 2-1, argued that he was distracted by sudden lights beaming down on the court as he missed Opelka's backhand winner.
Despite the Dane requesting a video review, the chair umpire refused to overturn his decision to award the point to Opelka.
"In the middle of the point, the light turned on, man. It's a hindrance," Rune told the umpire after approaching the chair.
"I don’t know. It was valid. If the lights bug him, they bug him. I don’t think he’s making anything up. He played within the rules to do the video review. There was no foul play on his side," Opelka said.
"If that were me I probably would’ve been fined another 80 (grand) like I did last week at Indian Wells," the 27-year-old added. "They couldn’t figure out how to turn on the lights. I asked for them. And then boom, I got slapped with a nice fine. So I’m playing for free this week."
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