Good Intentions
The correct answer is:
Barbara lost the point since her racquet had touched the net.
From ITF Rule 24g:
The rules clearly state that a player loses a point if the player’s racquet touches the net at any time while the ball is in play. It does not matter whether or not the player hit the net intentionally or whether or not the player hit the net while attempting to return the ball.
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