racket abuse
1 of 1noun/ˈrækɪt əˈbjuːs/
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the act of angrily or intentionally damaging a tennis racket during a match
Racket abuse in tennis refers to the inappropriate or violent handling of a player's racket, typically by throwing it, slamming it against the ground, or using it to strike something other than the ball. This behavior is considered unsportsmanlike and can result in a penalty or warning from the umpire. Racket abuse often occurs in moments of frustration or anger during a match, but it is discouraged as it disrupts the flow of the game and shows a lack of control and respect for the sport.
- The player received a warning from the umpire for racket abuse after smashing his racket against the court.
- Racket abuse can result in point penalties or even disqualification from a match.
- Serena Williams was fined for racket abuse during her match at the Grand Slam tournament.
- His frustration led to an outburst of racket abuse, shattering his racket into pieces.
- The player apologized to the crowd for his display of racket abuse and vowed to remain composed in future matches.