'It's hard not to be upset when people are delegitimizing an incredible win and there's clear evidence out there,' he said.
In a raucous semifinal match at the PPA MB Vietnam Cup in Da Nang, underdogs Zane Navratil and Armaan Bhatia were able to upset tournament favorites Ben Johns and Dekel Bar, 11-4, 8-11, 13-11.
It was a thrilling match, and no doubt helped set the stage for what would be World Record turnout during Finals day the following day, Saturday, Oct. 4.
PPA Vietnam Sets World Record for Single-Day Pickleball Event Attendance
A strong sign for international interest, but viewership appeal remains to be seen.
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It was a highlight victory in Zane's long and illustrious pro pickleball career. And certainly a standout moment for his partner, Armaan, who had just signed a UPA contract two months prior .
It was also a win mired in controversy.
The game-winning point came off Dekel's return of Armaan's serve, which sailed long and landed perilously close to the baseline in front of Zane.
For anyone watching the broadcast, the camera angle was behind Zane's back. It was really hard to see precisely where the ball landed.
Zane made light of the moment in a recent video:
"Armaan serves. Dekel hits the return right on the line! I call it out! Ben and Dekel protest. I get away with the hook of the century on match point." But wait. Not so fast.
Zane did indeed call the ball out immediately. And both Ben and Dekel did seem to pro... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/does-this-new-camera-angle-exonerate-zane-from-vietnam-hooking-allegations/
