Australian Open News: Jannik Sinner Loses Cool After Blowing Up Massive Opportunity Against Novak Djokovic
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The first semifinal of the Australian Open is showing us surprising results. Novak Djokovic is facing Jannik Sinner, and the score is 2-1 in Sinner’s favor. The Italian youngster had the opportunity to close the match in the third set, but the Serbinator’s mentality outshined him, and he lost the third set. After his loss, Sinner had an outburst in the calmest way possible.
The match between the two players was highly anticipated as Sinner and Djokovic traded blows. Their bout was threatened to be prolonged even more as a fan found themselves troubled in the stands.
Jannik Sinner throws bottles after third set loss
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The Djoker lost the first two sets 1-6 and 2-6 against Sinner, giving hope to those who oppose Djokovic. However, counting him out in any situation is a big mistake. Despite having a match point in the third set, Djokovic managed to close out the third set in his favor, extending the match to a fourth set. During the break between the third and the fourth set, Sinner expressed frustration.
Jannik Sinner taking his frustration out on his water bottle after losing the 3rd set to Djokovic 😂
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 26, 2024
He had two bottles on his bench; he picked up one, knocked the other with it, and then threw the initial one on his bag. It was likely the most docile display of anger anyone has seen in tennis in its history. The Tennis Letter shared a video of the moment with the caption, “Jannik Sinner taking his frustration out on his water bottle after losing the 3rd set to Djokovic 😂“.
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The match is truly intense, and the energy is flowing to the audience as well. As Jannik Sinner lost his cool on the bottles, one of the fans was also found losing their cool as they ended up fainting in their stands.
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Fan faints during Sinner-Djokovic clash
During the match, a supporter sought medical assistance. According to reports, a supporter passed out in the middle of the match. It could be owing to harsh weather conditions on Melbourne’s tennis courts. The fan was immediately given medical attention. This finally caused the game to stop for a bit. Both players decided to stretch instead of sitting down during their clash.
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Eventually, the heat in Melbourne got to them and they decided to have a sip of water before the game continued. Jannik Sinner would go on to beat Novak Djokovic and his frustrations would turn into a smile as he will play in his first slam final.
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Shudh Mukherjee