For Adult Senior Tournaments, there are notes at their application websites that give important information such for scoring formats, what kind of ball will be used, whether there are consolation rounds, rain-out info, etc. I don't know if it's the same for junior tournaments in China, but these types of info should be read and paid attention to for relevant and important updates and tournament changes.
You're right that there are messages to the participating parties about tournaments in many places; and, yes, there was an instruction for the kids and their parents to the tournament that we participated in. My wife (a Chinese national) claims that prior to the tournament this
no let message was "hard to see" in her native tongue on the we-chat. Regardless, the "hard to see"(to me ambiguous sounding) instruction in Chinese language has been given in one language only, but the Canadian passport of my son on the Nadal Cup tournament roster has been clear. The
no let rule is very new to 2019 China which any tournament organizers who accept expensive applications for the participation in should bring the news out accordingly. Anyhow, I agree with the ones who say that I am guilty, so I leave it at that.
I'm shocked that it took until the tiebreaker to have the first let serve of the match.
I'm shocked that there was "fury" at an umpire in a tournament for 12 year olds. First world problems I guess.
I'm shocked that someone doesn't understand why this rule is in place these days. Way too many cheats.
I'm sorry your child lost, but I'd definitely use this as a teaching point for life. Life is not fair. Sooner kids learn that lesson the better IMO.
You're way too SHOCKED there. But you're quite right that the match was so
letless
By the way, I wasn't as "furious" as fast to stand up and wait. When the umpire suggested that they should replay that ball and my son was about the serve it again, the opponent kid was smart. He got pissed and so he received the point which then pissed my boy in vain. That was the moment when I spoke to the fickle umpire. Don't be so SHOCKED for the rule is new but the sport isn't.
Thank you all. You make me feel that I am not alone in the jungle.