Video: 23-Year-Old Canadian Tennis Star’s Raging Act of Frustration Turns Into Instant Comedy at Indian Wells 2023

The Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov is known for his fiery temperament on the court and has had several on-court outbursts in the past. The same was on display in the ongoing Indian Wells Masters. The incident happened after the Canadian showcased his frustration during the round of 64 singles match, and the video of the same has gone viral on social media. Despite showing his frustration, he managed to lighten the mood, which made fans and commentators praise Shapovalov’s ability to turn a negative moment into something amusing.

Shapovalov faced off against Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the men’s singles on Friday night. Despite putting up a fight, the 23-year-old lost in straight sets. The final score read 7-5, 6-4 in favor of Humbert.

Canadian tennis star entertains his fans at Indian Wells

After the match, Shapovalov, clearly frustrated after hitting a double fault, took out his anger on his racquet. He smashed it several times on the court, picked up the broken racquet and threw the shattered pieces into a nearby bin, to the amusement of the crowd. The video of the incident has been widely shared on social media. Many have praised him for being able to see the funny side of things and not taking himself too seriously.

Humbert has had a successful year on the Challenger tour, having made it to the finals at Pau earlier this month where he lost to compatriot Luca van Assche in a third-set tiebreak. On the other hand, Shapovalov, ranked 30th, has had a lukewarm start to the season, winning only five of his 10 matches. He recently lost in the second round to Taylor Fritz in Acapulco, following a pair of opening-round exits in Dallas and Delray Beach.

The first set of the match between Denis Shapovalov and Ugo Humbert was delayed for more than two hours due to rain. Both players broke each other’s serves early in the set, and they played a lot of close games. However, Humbert’s consistency proved to be the deciding factor.

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Shapovalov’s outburst serves as a reminder that, even in moments of frustration, it is important to find a way to see the funny side of things.

Shapovalov had once expressed his anger against his racquet

In 2022, Rafael Nadal and Shapovalov faced off in an intense quarterfinal match at Rod Laver Arena. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had triumphed in a thrilling five-set match. He continued his winning streak and secured a spot in the semifinals.

Shapovalov was undoubtedly disappointed after coming so close to victory and expressed his frustration by breaking his racquet. The broken racquet lay on the court after the match. Later on, a ball girl picked it up as a souvenir while the players left.

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