Patrick Mouratoglou often posts his opinion on his social media and the French coach is famous for his controversial opinions and is never afraid to share them. Mouratoglou has coached tennis star Serena Williams in the past and has great knowledge about the game. The Frenchman often gives his opinion on Novak Djokovic and the current generation of players.
Now, Mouratoglou has given his opinion on the players that smash racquets. The Frenchman feels that players break the racquets to let out their frustration. He further added that some players like to be hated by the crowd to get the best out of them. Mouratoglou agrees that breaking racquets is not a good image for young kids but players need to do it sometimes to win.
“I think players who say that they regret having broken a racket, don’t regret having won, and feel they had to do it. Breaking the racket, making a motion with a lot of power, can take the stress away, I bring anger. They wish there would be another away than breaking the racket, it costs money, it’s not a good image, not a good example for children, but they are huge competitors, they need to win. They need to be hated to raise their level of play.”
This opinion by the French coach has led to some backlash from the tennis fans. The fans took to social media to voice their opinion about the same. Some people felt that breaking racquets is a quality of a ‘spoilt brat’ while others cited to Rafael Nadal as an example of a champion player who has never broken a racquet.
Patrick Mouratoglou on those who smash rackets:
“I think players who say that they regret having broken a racket, don’t regret having won, and feel they had to do it.
Breaking the racket, making a motion with a lot of power, can take the stress away. Or it can mean, in a… pic.twitter.com/Y35wTIdk71
— Olly (@Olly_Tennis_) December 16, 2023
My never pic.twitter.com/yB2QFWiga4
— Kittu ⚽️ (@krishnait27) December 16, 2023
It’s indicative of being a spoiled brat who throws temper tantrums and not being able to control one’s own emotions in a healthy and productive way. Additionally, it’s poor sportsmanship pure and simple.
— Marco (@Mrey55) December 16, 2023
Numerous tennis playes broke their rackets its difficult to count and no one minded much..until Novak did it Players of differing personalities deal with stress/frustration in a different way..some need to contain it others to release it..as long as they dont hurt anyone its ok
— Lolana (@LOLANA) December 16, 2023
Making excuses calling it a way to win, I will never get behind someone playing at the highest level that chooses to throw a fit while the match is actively being played
— Gustavo (@Dragus618) December 16, 2023
They break rackets to take the stress away, they have to win the match”
So Nadal, Sinner or Ruud do not do everything they need to win matches?
— Flavietto99 (RAFA 22 ) (@FlavioBertolin8) December 16, 2023
Men who lose control of their emotions are so unattractive. It’s like watching a toddler.. I always feel embarrassed for them. It doesn’t really matter why they do it.
— Erin (@erincowgill) December 16, 2023
it’s their racquet, they have earned the right to play at the big stage. yes it damages the court but there are fines for that. Let them do what they want until and unless its not hurting anyone else.
— Pratik Pandey (@pratiknows11) December 17, 2023
Nadal never broke a racket and has won some… I think
— Gato con botas (@vale_y_que) December 16, 2023
From Roger Federer to Novak Djokovic, tennis stars who have broken their racquets
Tennis stars are often in the spotlight for breaking racquets. Be it to motivate themselves or expel their anger, it is something that has happened for decades. Iconic players such as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have been a part of this too.
Roger Federer famously broke his racquet in anger during his match against Djokovic at Miami in 2009. The Swiss star missed a forehand in the final set and let out his frustration. The crowd booed Federer who went on to lose the semi-final against the Serbian.
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are famous for breaking racquets on court. The Serbian wears his heart on his sleeves and often reacts angrily on court. Recently in the Wimbledon final 2023, Djokovic broke his racquet after Carlos Alcaraz broke him in the final set. The Serbian later admitted that it was due to frustration.
