But let’s find out in turn what happened. Denis Shapovalov at Foro Italico was furious, but more on that in a moment. First, Spain. After the triumph in Madrid, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the race in Rome and celebrated the victory in his native home. As it turned out, so far he and his family lived very modestly.
He accepted congratulations
– I have a bigger bathroom than the whole house – summed up one of the fans in the video, in which “Carlito” accepts congratulations from its neighbors after the triumph in Caja Magica. And he was probably right. The Spaniard, together with his parents and three siblings, was not brought up in any apartment. What was noticeable when he appeared on the balcony. It was a really touching moment …
Carlos Alcaraz, like the Pope, greets the crowd from his balcony. Look!
One of the few that day, because the tennis world was already talking about something else on Monday. The Spaniard was enchanting, but the other young tennis player was clearly envious of his recent successes. And he was just acting dramatically. Shapovalov, one of the most dangerous opponents of Hubert Hurkacz – also a player with great possibilities and ambitions, who last season competed in the Wimbledon semi-finals, including a thrilling five-set thriller with Rafael Nadal in Melbourne – has already fought at Foro Italico in Rome in another event in the series ATP 1000. And he fought so fiercely that at some point he exceeded all possible limits.
He shouted that it was stupid
It started innocently. In the second set it was 4: 3 for his rival Lorenzo Sony, the Canadian served. On balance, the linear one didn’t notice the car after Shapovalov’s second pass. However, it was indicated by an Italian and confirmed by the main referee of the meeting. This irritated “Shapo” who crossed the net and argued with the referee. And he was not allowed to do that. Not only did he lose a point for a double service error, but also another point for breaking the rules and going to the other side of the court. He was punished with a point for unsportsmanlike conduct, which cost him a break and a gem for the rival at 5: 3.
Shapovalov was furious. He demanded a conversation with the supervisor, i.e. the chief judge of the tournament. Earlier he was shouting that it was all stupidity, bull ****, that is one big “g”. As the audience began to hum, he turned away with her sharp gesticulation and the statement shut the f *** up. Everyone will understand, and if they watch below, the message will be fully grasped.
He will suffer the consequences for it
The brawl lasted a good few minutes, and it had a continuation long after the meeting. Although the player shook hands with the referee, he apologized to him and admitted that the referee acted in accordance with the rules, and will incur financial consequences for his behavior.
See how the brawl involving Denis Shapovalov proceeded. He was swearing profanity, he threatened the fans
Not the first, because he also paid at the last Australian Open. Then he insulted judges, accusing them of corruption. It took place during the meeting with Nadal. Earlier, he was also famous for hitting the referee’s head with the ball during the Davis Cup match. He later had to undergo eye surgery. The competitor was then disqualified for violating the referee’s integrity.
One more time and it might fly out
“Shapo” often loses control of himself. Surprisingly, however, he won the match in which he behaved scandalously in the Italian capital. He defeated Sony 7: 6 (5), 3: 6, 6: 3 and advanced to the second round. After what he did on the court, however, everyone will keep an eye on him. One more such behavior and Denis may bang out of the tournament …
Fortunately, there were also some beautiful sports moments in Rome on Monday. Stan Wawrinka, former Roland Garros winner, had his first win in fifteen months and the Australian Open 2021. The Swiss veteran, operated in all possible ways, returned to the court and began by meeting the American giant Reilly Opelka. He was losing for a long time, the rival was leading 6: 3, 4: 3 with a break, but the player from Lausanne was awakened by the spirit of the former champion. And he managed to catch up and then overtake the opponent. Ultimately he won 3: 6, 7: 5, 6: 2.
Stan Again The Man
– You do not even know how great this victory tastes – he said after the meeting. The old magic is back, the old mighty backstocks are back, Stan is The Man again. The question is for how long. Because he is already over 37 years old …
See the great comeback of Stan Wawrinka
Another convalescent Dominic Thiem fought next to him. The 2020 US Open champion did not have such a successful opening as Wawrinka. he fought bravely with Fabio Fognini, but his wrist is not working as it used to be. The hosts’ favorite won 6: 4, 7: 6 (5), and the return of the Austrian was definitely slower than expected. He used to be a long way in the French Open (all the way to the finals!), Now there is no chance for that.
This injury leaves its mark
He competed with Fognini until the resistance, he extended the second set at the last moment to the tie-break, but here, after a minimally missed forehand, he had to pack for the next tournament. Well, the injury he has behind him is unfortunately very severe. Severe and leaving traces. Whether the Dominator will return to its former level, it is not known …
Dominic Thiem – strong as a turn recently, now a shadow of an old master
The second round matches begin on Tuesday in Rome. There will be, among others, Novak Djoković (with Aslan Karacev), adventurer Shapovalov (with Nikoloz Basilashvili), as well as Casper Ruud and Andrei Rublev. Around On 14-15 his performance in Italy will also start, but in the first round, Hubert Hurkacz. His opponent will be David Goffin. We are counting on Hubie’s victory and continuing his good singles streak on earth. And at least the quarter-final.
RESULTS
ROME. ATP 1000 tournament (total prizes 5.2 million euros).
In round:
Denis Shapovalov (Canada, 13) bt Lorenzo Sonego (Italy) 7-6 (5) 3-6 3-6
Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) bt Reilly Opelka (USA, 14) 3-6, 7-5, 6-2
Pablo Carreno Busta (Spain, 15) bt Federico Delbonis (Argentina) 6-3 6-2
Nikoloz Basilashvili (Georgia) bt Daniel Evans (Great Britain) 7-6 (2) 6-2
Jenson Brooksby (USA) bt Flavia Cobolli (Italy) 6-3 6-4
Marin Cilić (Croatia) bt Matteo Arnaldi (Italy) 6-1 6-4
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (Spain) bt Ilia Ivashka (Belarus) 6-2, 4-6, 6-4
Marcos Giron (USA) – Aleksander Bublik (Kazakhstan) 3:6, 6:4, 6:3
Karen Khachanow (Russia) bt Giulio Zeppieri (Italy) 6-3 6-4
Botic van de Zandschulp (Holandia) – Sebastian Korda (USA) 6:1, 6:4
Cristian Garin (Chile) – Francesco Passaro (Włochy) 6: 3, 6: 2
Alex de Minaur (Australia) – Dusan Lajovic (Serbia) 6: 4, 6: 1
In Rome, there were also several other unusual events open. Aleksander Bublik served, among other things, from below …
Doubles
In round:
Hubert Hurkacz (Poland), Grigor Dimitrow (Bulgaria) – Ivan Dodig (Croatia), Austin Krajicek (USA) 2: 6, 7: 6 (5), 10-6.
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