Tag: weird tennis
WATCH. Bublik asks a ballgirl to take his place
In an unexpected twist during an ATP1000 match, tennis player Alexander Bublik made headlines when he asked a ballgirl to take his place on the court. Such occurrences are more commonly associated with exhibition matches rather than official tournaments at this level of competition.
The...
“Screw you Ben!” – Tiafoe and Shelton and their funny interaction in Houston
Frances Tiafoe humorously approached Ben Shelton in an attempt to cheer up the mood following his defeat in the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship final in Houston.
Tiafoe defeated James Duckworth, Jordan Thompson, and Luciano Darderi to get to the ATP 250 tournament final. In...
WATCH. Ben Shelton jumps in the pool after winning the tournament in Houston
In his brief professional career, Ben Shelton hasn't played his best on clay courts. Shelton, however, silenced his doubters at the Houston Open 2024 with an amazing performance. He won the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship by defeating previous champion and fellow countryman Frances...
WEIRD. Tiafoe helped up by a ballboy twice
In a rather peculiar moment on the tennis court, American tennis player Frances Tiafoe found himself in need of assistance from a ballboy not once, but twice, during a recent match. The unexpected incidents drew attention and raised eyebrows among spectators and tennis enthusiasts...
WATCH. Casper Ruud tries to hit a drone in Estoril
During a practice session at the Estoril Open, Norwegian tennis sensation Casper Ruud found himself in an unusual scenario as he attempted to hit a hovering drone with his tennis shots. The incident, captured on video, showcased Ruud's playful spirit and agility on the...
FUNNY. When Roger Federer lost a ping pong match against a 7 year old
Tennis legend Roger Federer, known for his grace and precision on the court, recently faced an unexpected challenge during a trip to Shanghai. His opponent? A spirited 7-year-old girl named Gui Duoer, affectionately nicknamed “Pineapple.”
The setting was a friendly ping pong match, but what...
WATCH. How Jannik Sinner is using a fan to fight the Miami humidity
Jannik Sinner advanced to the Miami Open semifinals with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Tomas Machac.
The Italian finished with a flawless display, finishing 91 minutes with four of his 11 break opportunities converted to remove Czech Machac. In the ATP Miami semifinals, Sinner...
Broadcast boys stir controversy with “Most handsome ATP players” list
The Broadcast Boys, boasting over 1.5 million followers on TikTok, caused a stir at the Miami Open by posing a seemingly innocuous question to top tennis players: "Who is the most handsome ATP player on the tour?" However, the resulting list sparked debate and...
WATCH. Carlos Alcaraz still battling with bugs on a tennis court in Miami
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday night at Hard Rock Stadium to go to the Miami Masters quarterfinals.
Here in Miami, Musetti has been playing some of his best tennis in months, so this matchup was sure to...
The Azarenka vs Putintseva match in Miami suspended for power outage
A sudden Hawk-Eye power outage disrupted the Miami Open clash between Yulia Putintseva and Victoria Azarenka, with Putintseva leading 2-1 and 30-0 in the first set. Hawk-Eye technology plays a crucial role in determining the validity of shots by tracing ball trajectory, essential for...
