By Alberto Amalfi | @TennisNow | Thursday, August 15, 2024
Photo: Matthew Calvis
Yoshihito Nishioka caused a major meltdown in Cincinnati.
Infuriated by losing the second set tiebreaker to Hubert HurkaczNishioka came out early in the third set and took his frustration out on Wilson.
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Watch a furious Nishioka belt three balls in a row into the stands in a burst in the third set.
Penalty for crazy play 😳
The third set of Hurkacz vs Nishioka was full of drama… #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/i0Tar88wxr
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Nishioka incurred the rare point penalty and then match penalty for his angry outburst during a 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-1 loss to Hurkacz.
After his burst with the ball, a seething Nishioka sat behind the scoreboard in the corner of the pitch and muttered self-doubt before a poor end to a very bad day at the office.
