Players have also begun to care more for ball kids, as seen by Nicolas Jarry’s actions following an accidental strike to a ball child. Ball kids play a crucial role in making sure a tennis match runs well. Players should receive the ball they require, and there cannot be any balls on the court. That’s why ball kids make sure the game never slows down.
Recent events in the sport have demonstrated that players now understand the value of ball girls and other staff members who assist with the match procession.
Jarry was serving when something odd happened. The player from Chile, along with Medvedev, hit the serve on his forehand side. One of Jarry’s serves happened to strike the unfortunate ball girl on the forehead as she stumbled while running to sweep the court of the balls.
The 28-year-old hurried over to see if the girl was hurt immediately. A small gesture that warmed the hearts of the spectators. After speaking with the ball kid, Jarry stayed with her until he felt certain she was fine. His actions demonstrate the care that gamers have for those attempting to facilitate a peaceful confrontation.
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Jarry accidentally hits a ball girl during the warm-up, but rushes to check she's okay! 🥹#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/IZ8Y8dzSRA
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 28, 2024
Nicolas Jarry in 2024
Currently ranked no.23, Jarry played his last match on the 27th of March when he surrendered to world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 6-2 7-6(7) in the quarter in Miami (draw).
Currently, during this season the Chilean has achieved an overall 11-8 win-loss record. Nicolas Jarry’s best accomplishment of the present year was reaching the final in Buenos Aires.
Jarry will play next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
