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b y R E B E L G O O D
Except where noted, answers are
based on the ITF Rules of Tennis
and USTA’s The Code.
WESLEY BEDROSIAN Rebel Good is a member of
the USTA’s Tennis Rules &
Regulations Committee. He
has taught rules to officials
for more than 20 years.
ers are standing or where the ball coming onto our court,” that’s a hin- GOT A QUESTION?
lands. Was this a valid let? drance, and a let should be granted Write or email us:
—Delia Mendoza, El Paso, TX per The Code, #36. The assump-
tion in this scenario is that she was
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replay based upon being hindered. If quently requested the let, tough luck Or Email it to:
she says, “I was distracted by the ball for her (The Code, #35). courtofappeals@tennis.com
