Carlos Alcaraz is typically composed on the tennis court, known for his professional demeanor and ability to handle pressure with ease. However, during his second round match at the Cincinnati Open, the usually calm 21-year-old player showed a rare moment of frustration by repeatedly smashing his racket into the court.
Despite receiving a code violation from the umpire for his outburst, Alcaraz was unable to regain his composure and ultimately lost the match to Gael Monfils, ending his run in the tournament.
Witness the shocking moment when Alcaraz lost his cool at the Cincinnati Open in this video clip.
Carlos Alcaraz breaks racket video
In a match that began on Thursday night, Alcaraz initially took the lead before a rain delay interrupted play with Monfils in the lead. When the match resumed on Friday, Monfils continued his momentum, eventually securing a victory over Alcaraz.
Even seasoned commentators like Jonathan Overend and Laura Robson were taken aback by Alcaraz’s rare display of anger on the court, as he smashed his racket in frustration.
“Goodness!” exclaimed Robson. “When do you see that from him? That has properly shocked me. When was the last time he broke a racket? He has melted that thing.”
“He desperately wants to win this match” 👀#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/QkiDhvNHtw
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 16, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz, Gael Monfils match results
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Final |
| Gael Monfils | 4 | 7 (7) | 6 | 2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6 | 6 (5) | 4 | 1 |