All articles tagged with #court conditions
Alexander Zverev expressed frustration with the differing court conditions at the Canadian Open, noting that the courts are significantly faster during the day compared to at night, which affects play. Despite a tough start, he won his opening match and is preparing for his next round against Matteo Arnaldi, emphasizing the importance of winning even if not playing perfectly after a four-week break.
Luka Doncic criticizes the NBA's in-season tournament court conditions after a poor performance in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. Doncic described the court as slippery and unstable, calling for more stability and better playing conditions. Despite the court issues, the Mavericks refused to use it as an excuse for their defeat. The loss likely eliminates Dallas from advancing in the in-season tournament, shifting their focus to the regular season.
FIBA is investigating after a FIBA U18 European Championship game between Poland and Turkey ended in controversy when players refused to compete for the final five minutes due to dangerous court conditions caused by heavy rain and extreme humidity. Several players suffered injuries, prompting the protest. FIBA acknowledged its error and vowed to investigate why the game was not stopped. The game continued despite the injury risk, and another game played immediately after also experienced poor playing conditions. FIBA blamed an extreme thunderstorm for the conditions and stated that necessary measures were taken to avoid further issues.