2021 Racquet Smashing Contest
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Such a Great Smashing Racquet Contest. i am really excited for next contest.
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Tiafoe with a very good entry. A lot of anger and the racquet is seriously toast. Not the best anger, but a video so you'll get to see it in real time. Keep watching to see the destruction.
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Well done. Disgusted with himself, obvious disgust with his performance, the intention to destroy the frame is unequivocal.
A solid entry, although not yet in the medal category...
A solid entry, although not yet in the medal category...
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If he'd gotten one more whack in there he'd be in the running. Very good for a maiden entry.
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I think it's significant that Tiafoe did this on the last point of the match. He therefore obviously wasn't seeking to motivate himself to improve his play. It was just purely a release of absolute frustration and anger.
With all that emotion, I was glad to see him give a nice, respectful hug to Musetti, who took about half an hour to get to him.
(Although, realistically, given the virus circumstance, I don't like the idea of hugs, or even handshakes... Does anyone know why some players just tap racquets at the end of a match, while others shake hands or hug? I doubt there are different rules for different tournaments...)
With all that emotion, I was glad to see him give a nice, respectful hug to Musetti, who took about half an hour to get to him.
(Although, realistically, given the virus circumstance, I don't like the idea of hugs, or even handshakes... Does anyone know why some players just tap racquets at the end of a match, while others shake hands or hug? I doubt there are different rules for different tournaments...)
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No emotions. A quick flip and total disregard for the racquet. Might as well have spiked the bottle of Gatorade.
No, not worthy. I understand that it is different in that it was after a victory but it should be as when they rip off their shirt. Some level of destruction is expected.
No, not worthy. I understand that it is different in that it was after a victory but it should be as when they rip off their shirt. Some level of destruction is expected.
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Worthy entry from Dimitrov even though we know he's capable of more. A lot of anger, throws his body into it.
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I saw it live. That angle is not that good; it was super fast and super swift. Very compact, and the shot that led to this was totally pitiful, so the entire sequence was misery defined.
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I like what I see. It's clean, classic, and fluid, kind of like Grigor. But it won't win. Commentator quipped, "That's the best connection he's had all day."
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Workmanlike, thorough, classic. Rather rhythmic. No originality, but all business.
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Yep. That was a Sampras' serve-and-volley point, a Nole "I will get to everything". As you say, very professional. We have seen it before, but that was good.
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I liked Grigor's, but just like his tennis, it's not going to win the big prize.
I came to submit something I have never seen in all my years as a judge and that's saying something.
The premeditation, the innovation and while it's a one movement attack, it's just so original that it has to earn SOMETHING!
I finally put my finger on it: it's the most cerebral and scientific racquet break I've seen. He was like "How can a make sure I break this MF.... Ahhhh yes, I will use physics!"
I came to submit something I have never seen in all my years as a judge and that's saying something.
The premeditation, the innovation and while it's a one movement attack, it's just so original that it has to earn SOMETHING!
I finally put my finger on it: it's the most cerebral and scientific racquet break I've seen. He was like "How can a make sure I break this MF.... Ahhhh yes, I will use physics!"
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