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Tennis, a sport famous for its elegance and respect, can occasionally witness moments of madness on the court. In both men’s and women’s tennis, incidents have occurred that have shaken the tennis world and have become the subject of debate both in the tennis community and in everyday conversations.
From insults aimed at opponents and referees, to shocking disqualifications, these moments of madness have left an indelible mark on the history of tennis. One of the most egregious moments of madness in tennis is undoubtedly the disqualification of former world number one, Serena Williams, during the US Open final in 2018.
After receiving a coaching warning, Williams was furious with the referee, insulting him and destroying his racket. This behavior led to his immediate disqualification from the match, sparking a heated debate on the tennis rule regarding coaching.
Tennis is no stranger to insults and reckless behavior between players. In a 1995 match, Jeff Tarango decided to abandon the match against Alexander Mronz after a heated argument with the referee. Over the years, even John McEnroe, known for his fiery temper, has repeatedly insulted referees and…
