Harriet Dart confronts umpire over disputed line call during match against Katie Boulter

British No 2 Harriet Dart was embroiled in a heated dispute over a line call during her match against Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open. Dart accused the chair umpire, Kelly Rask, of making bad calls and even offered to bet £50,000 that a ball called in was actually out. Despite the contentious calls, Boulter managed to come back from a set down to win the match. Dart expressed her frustration with the umpiring decisions throughout the match, leading to a tense exchange with Rask. The match was marked by Dart's confrontations with the umpire and her insistence on the accuracy of her calls. Ultimately, Boulter emerged victorious in a marathon first-round match. The players, who are friends off the court, had a history of clashes in previous matches. Dart's outburst and challenges to the umpire highlighted the intensity of the competition. Despite the contentious moments, both players showed sportsmanship by shaking hands at the end of the match. The incident underscored the challenges and emotions involved in professional tennis competitions.