The Worst Cases of Tanking in Tennis

🎾Tanking in tennis is when players give up on a match before it's over, and it's considered a disrespectful act.

😲Some of the worst cases of tanking in tennis involve players deliberately losing sets or even entire matches.

👎Tanking not only goes against the spirit of the game but is also against the rules in both the ATP and WTA.

🏆Even talented players like Fabio Fognini, Benoit Paire, Bernard Tomic, and Nick Kyrgios have been involved in tanking incidents.

⚖️There is a debate about whether there should be heavier penalties for tanking in tennis to discourage players from engaging in this behavior.

What is tanking in tennis?

—Tanking in tennis is when players give up on a match before it's over. It can involve deliberately losing sets or even entire matches.

Why do tennis players tank?

—Tennis players may tank for various reasons, such as being frustrated, feeling tired or injured, or simply not being motivated to continue playing.

Is tanking against the rules in tennis?

—Yes, tanking is against the rules in both the ATP and WTA. It is considered a disrespectful act and goes against the spirit of the game.

Who are some famous players involved in tanking incidents?

—Famous players like Fabio Fognini, Benoit Paire, Bernard Tomic, and Nick Kyrgios have been involved in tanking incidents.

Should there be heavier penalties for tanking in tennis?

—There is a debate about whether there should be heavier penalties for tanking in tennis to discourage players from engaging in this behavior.

00:00Introduction to the topic of tanking in tennis.

00:09Explanation of what tanking is and why it is considered disrespectful.

00:32Highlighting the rules against tanking in both ATP and WTA.

01:32First example of tanking: Monfils tanking a set in the French Open.

02:52Second example: Fognini tanking a match with four double faults.

04:18Third example: Benoit Paire tanking a match and arguing with the umpire.

06:45Fourth example: Bernard Tomic tanking and not putting in any effort.

08:46Fifth example: Nick Kyrgios tanking and mocking his opponent.