Aryna Sabalenka overcame a disputed line call and a bright advertising board to beat Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the Italian Open on Thursday.
The world No. 1 needed one hour and 24 minutes to advance to the third round in Rome, where she will face Sorana Cirstea. Tensions flared after the seventh game of the opening set when Krejcikova insisted a ball had landed in despite the line call going against her. Sabalenka walked to the mark on the clay to dispute the claim, but the chair umpire restored order and play continued.
