Tsitsipas racket smash, catches his dad on the arm...

[K-H]

Not like Tsitsipas this tbh.
Didn't even care lol.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

I can't see the part whete it touched his dad

 

[K-H]

I can't see the part whete it touched his dad

Video is poor quality but I cant see why else he would be holding his arm in pain.

 

[BetaServe]

Why is he mad? Cuz Kyrgios?

 

[Jonesy]

I think only young Nadal didn't destroy his equipment when things got tough. I wonder why such behaviour is the norm in this sport. The kids watching this at home are bound to do the same when their time comes.

 

[King No1e]

Yikes. It's highly disappointing to see that from someone like Stef. He's becoming an ambassador of his generation (along with Medvedev) and that will not reflect well on his character. Let's hope that never happens again.

 

[NEW_BORN]

I'm a big fan of his game, but having said that his recent string of questionable behaviour has turned me off a bit.
It's time his dad acted like a "father", by sendng him to his room for a timeout after this latest episode of "domestic violence".

 

[Fabresque]

I’ve always thought he was a brat, he acted it the entire summer hardcourt swing last year. He’s just way too competitive and it spills into raw aggression. All the young guys are plagued with mental problems on the court. Only Medvedev’s actually changed it, and he’s the most successful of the lot.

 

[ANDYbhGENIUS]

apostolos needs to go, like a leach feeding off his son. Driving him mad. His behaviour after the incident was pathetic, as was his wifeś berating stef in public,,, Mouratoglou needs to take over,

 

[Rogfan]

This should have been a straight DQ. His dad’s arm was bleeding! Years ago didn’t someone kick a box at the feet of a line person and injury his leg, got disqualified straight away? Just because it was his dad doesn’t make the behaviour any excusable

 

[Alexh22]

Tennis player hit ball kid or chair empire. Dq
Hit his dad: totally ok. It is his own dad.

 

[Mr.Lob]

What an A hole.

 

[big ted]

Just because it was his dad doesn’t make the behaviour any excusable

makes it even worse imo lol

 

[Rosstour]

Yikes. It's highly disappointing to see that from someone like Stef. He's becoming an ambassador of his generation (along with Medvedev) and that will not reflect well on his character. Let's hope that never happens again.

Disappointing but not surprising at all. I like Tsits' game but he's a huge *****.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Boooooo.

 

[JackSockIsTheBest]

This should have been a straight DQ. His dad’s arm was bleeding! Years ago didn’t someone kick a box at the feet of a line person and injury his leg, got disqualified straight away? Just because it was his dad doesn’t make the behaviour any excusable

David Nalbandian is that someone you are talking about.

 

[JackSockIsTheBest]

very true about all the comments about r***** stef

I’ve always thought he was a brat, he acted it the entire summer hardcourt swing last year. He’s just way too competitive and it spills into raw aggression. All the young guys are plagued with mental problems on the court. Only Medvedev’s actually changed it, and he’s the most successful of the lot.

 

[junior74]

For some reason, they all lose it when they lose to Kyrgios. Even Nadal.

 

[chola800]

This should have been a straight DQ. His dad’s arm was bleeding! Years ago didn’t someone kick a box at the feet of a line person and injury his leg, got disqualified straight away? Just because it was his dad doesn’t make the behaviour any excusable

nalbandian, line person was a complete wuss and a drama queen about it, it was clearly an accidenty and he was very apologetic unless tsittypuss here

 

[reaper]

This should have been a straight DQ. His dad’s arm was bleeding! Years ago didn’t someone kick a box at the feet of a line person and injury his leg, got disqualified straight away? Just because it was his dad doesn’t make the behaviour any excusable

It does seem some players have become literally blind with rage. A couple of years ago Shapovalov managed to slam a ball like an exocet missile into the umpire's eye, and now we have Tantypants Tsitsipas oblivious to the fact he's belting his own father with his racquet. Players should have enough self awareness not to fly into a psychotic rage because they're losing at tennis....and if they can't manage that then DQ is the right option.

 

[pasta]

Some blame is on ATP for not enforcing the rules ... it's own rules !!!

Tsitsipas should be suspended !!!

 

[JackSockIsTheBest]

Some blame is on ATP for not enforcing the rules ... it's own rules !!!

Tsitsipas should be suspended !!!

Agreed my fellow poster.....

 

[blablavla]

I think only young Nadal didn't destroy his equipment when things got tough. I wonder why such behaviour is the norm in this sport. The kids watching this at home are bound to do the same when their time comes.

cause it's an easy way to let the steam out?
a bit expensive for mere mortals, but Stefanos probably won't feel the bill these days.
quite sure that he gets enough frames from Wilson, and if he will be fined, it's still peanuts compared to prize money + endorsements he earns.

 

[Old Gregg]

For some reason, they all lose it when they lose to Kyrgios. Even Nadal.

It's because he takes the **** and taunts them.

They just see red.

 

[Searah]

would of been disqualified had it not been his own circle.

if was a lines judge then disqualified most likely.

 

[badteeth]

Always the way with these people talking about how 'enlightened' 'spiritual' 'philosophical' they are... 99% they turn out to be psychos

 

[tennis tom]

I wonder why such behaviour is the norm in this sport.

Because up and coming juniors are fawned over by the adults creating spoiled brats have no real-world boundaries. **** remarks in the presser were disgusting--he had NO empathy and displayed true narcissism saying that he was over it and moving on--hope his mom takes his sticks away and makes him get a real job at a carwash until he learns to behave like a human being.

 

[Benoit Kyrgios]

He didn't mean to hit him why do you care lol? Not any worse than a regular racquet smash

 

[tennis tom]

He didn't mean to hit him why do you care lol? Not any worse than a regular racquet smash

Your usual BS troll post--IT WAS MUCH WORSE THEN A REGULAR RACQUET SMASH!!!!--and I'll explain it to you right here--he was totally OUT OF CONTROL!!!--with the force he used, he could have KILLED someone!!!--does that clarify it for you resident troll? Now try to think of something intelligent to say next time you take up valuababble bandwidth on the interwevbs.

 

[tennis_pro]

tsiparitasas is just mad that he's past his prime

 

[Benoit Kyrgios]

Your usual BS troll post--IT WAS MUCH WORSE THEN A REGULAR RACQUET SMASH!!!!--and I'll explain it to you right here--he was totally OUT OF CONTROL!!!--with the force he used, he could have KILLED someone!!!--does that clarify it for you resident troll? Now try to think of something intelligent to say next time you take up valuababble bandwidth on the interwevbs.

Any player can kill someone when they smash a racquet. Ever seen a player look around and make sure no ball boy is behind them or near them before they smash a racquet? Every play IS OTU OF FCORNTROL when they smash a racquet.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

what a brat

i hope his dad gave him a good talking to after that

 

[Azure]

what a brat

i hope his dad gave him a good talking to after that

I agree. As much as I like Tsitsipas, his antics have been irking me quite a bit. It is actually nicer to see guys like FAA whose conduct is more becoming of a representative of a global sport. I am beginning to get disappointed in Tsits

 

[tennis tom]

Ever seen a player look around and make sure no ball boy is behind them or near them before they smash a racquet?

YES! Resident troll--all the time--YOU need to be more observant! Isn't it past your bed-time? You--or I should say I can smash a racquet and still be in control--take some meditation classes--Read your Eckhart Tolle.

 

[tennis_pro]

I agree. As much as I like Tsitsipas, his antics have been irking me quite a bit. It is actually nicer to see guys like FAA whose conduct is more becoming of a representative of a global sport. I am beginning to get disappointed in Tsits

Welcome to the party even though it took you a while, I figured him out like 2 years ago.

Tho I still have faith in Kyrgios.

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[Azure]

Welcome to the party even though it took you a while, I figured him out like 2 years ago.

Tho I still have hopes in Kyrgios.

Stop bragging . I still hold some hope for Tsitsi. He plays a very exciting brand of tennis. I like Kyrgios too. He is refreshing.

 

[thrust]

I think only young Nadal didn't destroy his equipment when things got tough. I wonder why such behaviour is the norm in this sport. The kids watching this at home are bound to do the same when their time comes.

If players were defaulted for racket smashing, even without hitting someone, this nonsense would stop. Time for Stefanos to grow up! I do like his game though.

 

[thrust]

Because up and coming juniors are fawned over by the adults creating spoiled brats have no real-world boundaries. **** remarks in the presser were disgusting--he had NO empathy and displayed true narcissism saying that he was over it and moving on--hope his mom takes his sticks away and makes him get a real job at a carwash until he learns to behave like a human being.

True, and well put.

 

[ElChivoEspañol]

What an embarrassing sight.

 

[tennis_pro]

Stop bragging . I still hold some hope for Tsitsi. He plays a very exciting brand of tennis. I like Kyrgios too. He is refreshing.

You can't cheat who you really are. I was one of the first who entered the ABZ club too. One or two outburts and that's it for me.

Kyrgios is interesting at least. And I think that he's a softie trying to hide that behind his tough guy acting.

 

[Johnr]

Here is an idea, if a player slams a racquet and breaks it, don’t let them replace it, make them play out the current or next game with it, that would put an end to the ludicrous behavior.

 

[Shaolin]

Titsy's mom is gonna beat him up for this. No video games for a week. Dont expect it to happen again.

 

[McLovin]

I can't see the part whete it touched his dad

Video is poor quality but I cant see why else he would be holding his arm in pain.

It is tough to see in the video, but they show his bruised arm in this photo here:

 

[tennis4me]

In interview after the incident, he was asked about his dad's reaction. "... it was fine".

 

[Azure]

In interview after the incident, he was asked about his dad's reaction. "... it was fine".

This is actually even worse. He brushes it off as an accident rather than saying that his behaviour was bad. Not good tsitsi. You are losing fans this way

 

[tennis4me]

This is actually even worse. He brushes it off as an accident rather than saying that his behaviour was bad. Not good tsitsi. You are losing fans this way

Yes, he was not even a bit apologetic. That's just the way he is, I guess. He has moved on from shoesgate to take the "villain" title from Medvedev - who's now appeared to be the most promising of the lot.

 

[Gary Duane]

It does seem some players have become literally blind with rage. A couple of years ago Shapovalov managed to slam a ball like an exocet missile into the umpire's eye, and now we have Tantypants Tsitsipas oblivious to the fact he's belting his own father with his racquet. Players should have enough self awareness not to fly into a psychotic rage because they're losing at tennis....and if they can't manage that then DQ is the right option.

Exocet? Had to Google it. Nothing like TW to make you increase your vocabulary.

 

[Gary Duane]

Here is an idea, if a player slams a racquet and breaks it, don’t let them replace it, make them play out the current or next game with it, that would put an end to the ludicrous behavior.

I like this idea, but it has to be the NEXT game or they're just going to time the abuse after the last point of a game.

Then there is the end of the match. Make them play the first game of the next match with a broken racket!

 

[Born_to_slice]

It's an awful look for him but dad should have been long gone from his box. Him sitting on the bench of Greek team, that's just crazy.