Last Updated on 06/11/2023 by てんしょく飯
Miyu Kato was disqualified after hitting the ball to the ball girl in the women’s doubles match at the French Open tennis tournament. The reaction to her actions of caring for the girl has not stopped.
On June 8, Kato and Tim Puetz of Germany reached the final of the mixed doubles tournament, winning 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 (match tiebreaker) to win their first Grand Slam title.
A “Special Thank You” to Everyone for the vast amount of support!
I Achieved My Goal! You lifted my spirits so I could refocus and play my Best!
In times of darkness, may a glimmer of shining light guide you to achieve your Ultimate Goal! Stay Positive & Never Give Up!
Miyu Kato pic.twitter.com/fPNYQz3Wzv— Miyu Kato / 加藤 未唯 (@miyukato1121) June 8, 2023
In her victory speech, she thanked her coaches and all those involved in her career, and also expressed her hope for another good match with the opposing pair, who had been disqualified by the referee in the third round of the women’s doubles tournament.
I’m glad to hear that you are doing well and continue to Volunteer as a Ball Girl. It makes me very happy to hear this. I hope you enjoy the gift that I got you, and I look forward to seeing you again! Wishing you the Very Best! pic.twitter.com/EvCg6M8zSw
— Miyu Kato / 加藤 未唯 (@miyukato1121) June 9, 2023
She also updated her SNS on June 9. She posted a photo of herself smiling and rubbing shoulders with the ball girl she had made cry. He wrote a warm and positive message to the girl.
I am happy to hear that you are doing well and continuing your volunteer work as a ball girl. I am really happy. I hope you will be pleased with the gift I gave you and I look forward to seeing you again. Wish me luck!”
The international media took notice of the friendship story between the two transcending national borders. Tennis World De, a German tennis media outlet, reported, “Miyu Kato gave a special gift to the controversial ball girl in Paris. Miyu Kato, who became the biggest story at this year’s French Open, was reunited with the ball girl she accidentally hit with. She also went to apologize in person with a special gift that she had purchased for the girl,” said the media, astonished by Kato’s disciplined behavior.
The media outlet explained the circumstances surrounding Kato’s disqualification, which caused a stir: “After Kato was disqualified, there was a movement among many people defending the Japanese athlete and claiming that the disqualification was too much. Fortunately for Kato, he was able to continue the tournament in mixed doubles, and she won the tournament,” she said, adding that the tournament management’s consideration may have had no small influence on the outcome.
An unexpected accident occurred on the court of serious competition. The 28-year-old Japanese player left his mark on the historic tournament even off the court.
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