“It’s really gratifying to see people we’ve known over the years thinking of us.” “We were floored that we were able to raise what we’ve had so far,” said Hall. The move has been aided by a gofundme page, through which the barcade has raised almost $35,000. “We’re excited to make it something new and exciting.” “It’s a space that’s been a cultural institution in Salem for decades,” said Bit Bar marketing and special event organizer Rob Hall. With the support of a significant crowdfunding campaign, the Salem barcade will be moving to the former site of the Salem Beerworks at 278 Derby St. The victorious pair received a standing ovation from the French Open crowd, who have taken Kato in their hearts since the disqualification.SALEM - Bit Bar will soon have a new home in the heart of downtown Salem. “I am looking forward to a positive outcome of the appeal so that I can receive my points and prize money,” she said, to much applause from the crowd.Īfter a testing week, Kato dealt expertly with the extra pressure of Thursday’s final and looked to the sky in relief after winning match point. While wishing the ball girl well in her winning speech, Kato also confirmed she was appealing the decision to default her. The rule book states: “In all cases of default, the decision of the referee in consultation with the grand slam chief of supervisors shall be final and unappealable.”Ī player who is defaulted loses all ranking points earned at the tournament, the rule book states, and all prize money earned at the tournament. Kato was seen crying on court after her disqualification and struggled to answer questions about the incident during an emotional press conference later in the week.Īccording to the grand slam rule book, players “shall not violently, dangerously or with anger hit, kick or throw a tennis ball within the precincts of the tournament site except in the reasonable pursuit of a point during a match (including warm-up).” Kato and her partner Aldila Sutjiadi were defaulted after the Japanese player innocuously hit the ball to the back of the court and struck a ball girl. I was able to use all the positive energy to move forward so I can be here today.” “I want to thank the players, coaches and everyone for their heartfelt messages of support. It has been really challenging mentally for me the past few days due to the unjust disqualification from the women’s doubles. “To my coach, thank you for always being with me when I was having a hard time. Thank you so much for always supporting me and always cheering me up,” an emotional Kato said, as Puetz held her microphone. “To my partner, Tim, I’m so glad you’re my partner. Tennis star Miyu Kato in tears as she struggles to answer questions about controversial disqualification The pair were forced to forfeit the match after Kato accidentally hit a ball girl with a ball between points. Japanese tennis player Miyu Kato (R) appears in shock as her Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi wraps an arm around her shoulders, after the pair were disqualified in a women's doubles third round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2023.
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