Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed anger and disapproval towards Daniel Altmaier's use of the underarm serve during their US Open match, which ended in a five-set defeat for Tsitsipas. The Greek player criticized Altmaier for targeting his body and was involved in tense exchanges, including a warning for coaching during the match. Tsitsipas's poor season continues, and he has not advanced past the third round of a Grand Slam since 2017.
Daniel Altmaier expressed disapproval of Stefanos Tsitsipas's conduct after their US Open match, where Tsitsipas confronted Altmaier over an underarm serve, highlighting his dislike for net confrontations. Tsitsipas's 2025 season has been disappointing with only two wins at majors, and he has made coaching changes in an attempt to improve his form. Altmaier, meanwhile, advances to the third round to face Alex de Minaur.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina loses to Holger Rune in a fifth set tie-break at Wimbledon after hitting an underarm serve at 8-8, giving Rune a match-point opportunity. Rune capitalized on the unexpected shot and won the match 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) in three hours and 59 minutes. Davidovich Fokina, who had previously lost a match due to a point penalty for hitting a ball out of the court, does not regret his unconventional tactic and praises Rune's skills.
