The Australia Open 2023 continues to make headlines for its intriguing tennis matches between the greatest players in the world. Another thing that makes the championship entertaining is the unique style in which players celebrate their victory on the tennis court. Recently, ranked at 78 in Men’s Singles, Marton Fucsovics confused fans by showing off his ripped physique.
In a nerve-wracking match between Marton Fucsovics and Federico Coria, the Hungarian tennis player secured the first-round victory on 16th January. Since it was the opening round for Fucsovics, the pressure was intense. The win called for a celebration and the Hungarian player did it in the most eye-catching way!
Fans react to Marton Fucsovics showing off his ripped muscles
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On Monday, the 30-year-old Hungarian player advanced to the second round after defeating Argentine player Federico Coria. Indeed it was a nail-biting match as the formed sealed the fourth round with an impeccable tie.
However, in the fifth and final round, the ripped ATP star snatched the victory from his opponent by scoring a 6–2 win. The celebrating crowd cheered their lungs out when the winner took off his fluorescent yellow t-shirt. At that moment, fans saw Fucsovics’s mind-boggling ripped muscles which were nothing less than a bodybuilder’s.
However, Fucsovics’s physique did not go down well with the fans. It left everyone confused making fans compare his physique with that of an ideal tennis player on Twitter.
He has been looking great physically for a while now, but not sure if it is the ideal shape for tennis tho
— Márton Kerekes (@marton8_kerekes) January 16, 2023
Yeah, would be curious to know how much of a difference it makes in terms of ball weight/shot speed
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) January 16, 2023
Another fan pointed to Fucsovics’s physique arms which looked nothing like a tennis player’s arms;
And he doesn’t have tennis arm. Shapo has the most hilarious tennis arm I’ve ever seen. His arms look like they’re from two different humans
— Aaron (@aaronhbel) January 16, 2023
Some fans compared his physique to other sports like bodybuilding, UFC, Boxing, etc;
Bro this is a tennis tournament not a Mr olympia ones.
— CopyNinja (@CopyNinja918) January 16, 2023
With that muscles, I doubt if he can hit a shot like this 👇👇around his neck. pic.twitter.com/D56oa8xMTG
— Harish (@thebr0kendream) January 16, 2023
It’s clear he’s head to UFC if things don’t work out in tennis this year
— Aoun Jafarey (@ajafarey) January 16, 2023
It’s clear he’s head to UFC if things don’t work out in tennis this year
— Aoun Jafarey (@ajafarey) January 16, 2023
However, a few fans were impressed with his physique and appreciated Fucsovics’s efforts;
he must have a v disciplined diet.
— socal (@socalissonice) January 16, 2023
Oh my! pic.twitter.com/UlKhzh7yyJ
— TheGerminator 👩🌾🐘🐶🐱🎾 (@dahliabloom) January 16, 2023
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Regardless of what fans have commented, the Hungarian player was at his best in the opening match.
Fucsovics once created history at Wimbledon Championships in 2021
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The 30-year-old Hungarian player was a rage at the Wimbledon Championships 2021. He reached the last 16 of the Wimbledon Championship by defeating Argentine Diego Schwartzman in the third round. Previously, he had defeated Miami runner-up Jannik Sinner and Czech opponent Jiri Vesely in the first round and second rounds.
Moreover, it was a historic moment for Fucsovics as he was the first Hungarian since 1980 to make it to the pre-quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Before him, it was Szabolcs Baranyi in 1973 and Balazs Taroczy in 1980 to make it to the second week at Wimbledon.
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No matter how the tennis star celebrates, there are golden opportunities for him to soar in the forthcoming year.