X Marks The Spot

X Marks The Spot

The correct answer is:

Since the serve did hit the line, the “out” call should be overturned, and the point belongs to the server’s team. 

From The Code, Item 12:

As soon as Michelle’s partner realized that the serve hit the line, The Code states that she should reverse the call, and “the point goes to the opponent and is not replayed.” Even though Michelle thought she hit a clear winner, as soon as the “out” call was reversed, the point belonged to her opponents. If Michelle had been playing on a hard or grass court, then she probably would’ve won the point, but on clay, the evidence was indisputable.

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