Rules questions - Q17

Idea by Clive Pollard

questions from various sources

What is the decision in the following situation when the player appeals ?

Q17 - Player serves and opponent returns the ball to the back of the court. Player goes to play the ball but thought that the bounce was odd. Player hits ball and the return does not sound right. Player stops and appeals that ball is broken. Referee confirms this. Opponent appeals that ball was broken on earlier rally, which opponent lost.

Your decision ?

No let

Let

Stroke to player

Other

'Player' indicates the person whose turn it is to strike the ball

'Opponent' is the person who is the non-striker