Sad News: “If Novak Djokovic smashed a racket like that, he’d be crucified” – Fans slam ‘leniency’ for Carlos Alcaraz’s display of anger in Cincinnati Open loss

Sad News: “If Novak Djokovic smashed a racket like that, he’d be crucified” – Fans slam ‘leniency’ for Carlos Alcaraz’s display of anger in Cincinnati Open loss

Tennis fans are upset about the perceived leniency towards Carlos Alcaraz’s recent display of anger at the Cincinnati Open, where he smashed his racket after losing to Gael Monfils ¹. Fans argue that if Novak Djokovic had done the same, he would have been criticized harshly ¹.

Alcaraz, who is typically composed on court, let his frustration boil over in the third set, smashing his racket multiple times until it shattered ². This uncharacteristic outburst has sparked debate among fans, with some defending Alcaraz’s actions as a rare show of emotion, while others argue that he received lenient treatment compared to other players like Djokovic and Serena Williams ¹.

Boris Becker, a six-time Grand Slam champion, reacted to the incident, saying, “Damn …someone is pissed off …” ². Alcaraz himself admitted that he couldn’t control his emotions during the match, saying, “I felt like it was the worst match that I ever played in my career” ².

The incident has raised questions about the double standards in tennis, with some fans arguing that Alcaraz’s actions would have been heavily criticized if done by another player ¹. The debate highlights the complexities of tennis etiquette and the varying expectations placed on players’ behavior during matches.