By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Photo credit: Tennis TV
In the realm of tennis, it’s not just the players boasting lightning-fast reflexes.
Chair umpire Miriam Bley showcased her remarkable poise today in Dubai, expertly ducking a wayward return strike from Tallon Griekspoor’s racquet.
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Catch a glimpse of chair umpire Bley narrowly avoiding a direct hit in this thrilling moment.
The explosive forehand sailed just inches behind chair umpire Bley’s head!
What a close call! 😳 #DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/1jBfF7aZ65
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2025
Despite this incident, Griekspoor performed remarkably, defeating defending champion Ugo Humbert with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
