WATCH: Zverev snaps racket with his foot in Shanghai

By Niko Vercelletto Oct 13, 2017
Style Points

Alexander Bublik reveals how tinted glasses became the biggest fashion trend in pro tennis

By Stephanie Livaudais Apr 30, 2024
Pick of the Day

Rafael Nadal vs. Jiri Lehecka, Mutua Madrid Open

By Zachary Cohen Apr 30, 2024
Social

Pedro Cachin asks Rafael Nadal for his shirt after Madrid defeat: "Dream come true"

By Baseline Staff Apr 29, 2024
Social

Jannik Sinner's Carota Boys fan club reveal their favorite things about him

By Baseline Staff Apr 29, 2024
Pick of the Day

Madison Keys vs. Coco Gauff, Mutua Madrid Open

By Zachary Cohen Apr 29, 2024
Pop Culture

Maria Sharapova jokes she's 'coming out of retirement' for TopSpin 2K25

By Baseline Staff Apr 29, 2024
Your Game

Gear Q&A: The impact of fine-tuning a racquet’s string tension

By Jon Levey Apr 28, 2024
Pop Culture

NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald believes “tennis athletes are the best in the world”

By Baseline Staff Apr 28, 2024
Lifestyle

How a 'Spanish mentality' is carrying Ons Jabeur to a resurgence in Madrid

By Baseline Staff Apr 28, 2024

WATCH: Zverev snaps racket with his foot in Shanghai

He lost against Juan Martin del Potro and was not happy during th

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Oct 13, 2017

Alexander Zverev is normally seen as mature beyond his years, taking his meteoric rise to Top 5 stardom with humility and grace. However, even the most stoic of players crack under dire circumstances, and that's exactly what happened to the German. He dropped a tough, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 match to Juan Martin del Potro in Shanghai.

A smash and a snap later, and Zverev had performed one of the most epic racket smashes this year.

He admitted his anger quite openly:

Advertising

The good news is there will be plenty more opportunities for the 20-year-old, even this season. He became the youngest in nine years to qualify for the ATP Finals in London.