Tennis is a sport of precision, patience, and the occasional outburst when a call doesn’t go your way. Some players keep their cool, while others seem convinced that every line judge and chair umpire is out to ruin their day.
Here are 15 tennis stars who never met a questionable call they didn’t take personally.
15. Fabio Fognini
The Italian firebrand has a flair for the dramatic, often assuming that any close call against him must be a personal attack. Whether it’s a questionable baseline shot or a tight sideline decision, Fognini never hesitates to let the umpire know exactly how he feels.
14. Denis Shapovalov
The Canadian star’s fiery nature has led to a few epic blow-ups over close calls. He’s not afraid to challenge the chair umpire if he thinks a line judge got it wrong.
13. Caroline Garcia
Garcia might seem mild-mannered at first glance, but a tight line call can quickly bring out her competitive fire. She’s had more than a few moments where she clearly felt the officiating wasn’t on her side.
12. Rafael Nadal
Despite his calm exterior, Nadal could be downright incredulous when he disagreed with a call. His trademark stare-downs and intense hand gestures left little doubt about how he felt when a call didn’t break his way.
11. Victoria Azarenka
Azarenka’s competitive spirit sometimes spills over when she feels slighted by a line call. She’s not shy about letting the officials know when she thinks the lines have been blurred in the opponent’s favor.
10. Andy Murray
Murray’s dry wit often turned into sharp words when he felt a call had gone against him. He was known to mutter his frustrations as if the entire stadium was in on a plot against him.
9. Maria Sharapova
Sharapova’s intense focus sometimes leads her to question every call that doesn’t break her way. She’s been known to stare down umpires as if they just stole a point from her.
8. Gael Monfils
Monfils brings the drama to every point, and a questionable call can really set him off. His exaggerated reactions make it clear when he feels the world is against him.
7. Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas has a bit of a chip on his shoulder when it comes to officiating, never hesitating to voice his displeasure over a tight call. His intense focus can quickly turn into visible frustration.
6. Leylah Fernandez
The young Canadian star has already had her share of high-stakes disagreements with umpires. She’s not afraid to push back if she feels the calls are going against her.
5. Novak Djokovic
Djokovic has a history of clashing with officials, often letting his emotions get the better of him when a call doesn’t go his way. Whether it’s a foot fault or a tight line call, he’s never one to hold back his opinions.
4. Nick Kyrgios
The king of on-court theatrics, Kyrgios has a long history of arguing over line calls and umpire decisions. He’s been known to give umpires the side-eye like they just sabotaged his chances at a Grand Slam.
3. Serena Williams
Williams has had her fair share of memorable disputes with officials, often feeling that the calls against her come with an extra layer of scrutiny. She’s never shied away from letting the chair umpire know exactly where she stands.
2. John McEnroe
The original bad boy of tennis, McEnroe, practically invented the art of the on-court meltdown. To him, every questionable call was a personal vendetta, and he never hesitated to make his opinion known.
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1. Daniil Medvedev
Known for his sarcastic claps and icy stares, Medvedev doesn’t hide his frustration when he feels wronged by a call. He’s had more than a few moments where he looked ready to take on the entire officiating crew.
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