Tag: Racket Smashing

In tennis, abuse of a racket is regarded as an awful crime. Even though there is only a monetary fine involved, it usually damages the player's reputation. Racket abuse is one of the reasons that makes Nick Kyrgios such a notorious figure. He shared...

Novak Djokovic has been widely criticized for losing his cool during his match against Pablo Carreno-Busta where he was trying to win the bronze medal at the Olympic Games. On that occasion, Novak Djokovic threw a racket in the empty stands before destroying another...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrCOII2MGX0 The press room counting out Sascha Zverev’s racket whacks on each replay: “One! Two!! Three!!! Four!!!! Five!!!! Six!!!!!! Seven!!!!!!! Eight!!!!!!!! Nine!!!!!!!!!” Then, applause. #AusOpen — Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 21, 2019

Was this the tantrum of the year? Benoit Pare was leading firmly 6-3 2-1 in his 1st round again Marcos Baghdatis before losing his cool completely in the decider. In fact, after the match went to the 3rd set, Benoit lost 5 consecutive games (from...

How to smash a racket. A lesson by Alexander Zverev

Benoit Paire is one of the most talented and erratic players on tour. The Frenchman has surprised a lot in Miami after he demolished three rackets during his victorious match against Klizan. Benoit threw his racket on court already three times in 6 games (at...

Kei Nishikori was hoping to have a breakthrough season in 2017, but things eventually didn’t go as planned. Kei hasn’t managed to win the two ATP250 events he played after he lost in the finals against Dimitrov (Brisbane) and Dolgopolov (Buenos Aires). The Japanese...

Alexander Zverev had a very unpleasant experience in Shanghai. The rising star was playing a great tennis against Jo-Wilfrid Tsonga in the 3rd round to lead 4-1 in the decider. Eventually, the German caved in to lose the match 6-7 (4) 6-2 7-5. In the way,...

Nick Kyrgios will always “feel” his matches against Borna Coric. Both players are considered as the next ones after the “Big 4” era, and it’s normal that their encounters are filled with emotions. What happened? Nick Kyrgios lost the match against Borna in the Cincinnati 2nd...