So getting disqualified is subjective? That seems apparent over time. After the point is over, players should roll the ball. Or, not touch it. Solutions?
Here is the story of the Miyu Kato disqualification.
It is getting ridiculous. They should institute physical and mental toughness training for the ball kids and line judges. If I were playing for money, I'd never hit the ball after the point ends due to this risk of disqualification.
This may signal the end of any thoughts that Nick Kyrgious might win a slam or will ever be a #1 player. I wanted him to get past his demons. It looks unlikely. It's a sad waste of talent. At least he can still earn a great living. I see now that his "I don't care" approach might be his best coping mechanism for making great money and still never reaching his potential due to this kind of outcome. It still seems good for tennis, either way.
Eurosport - Video
SI.com
They need a racket smashing box where no penalties are assessed and it won't ding up the court surface. They could take bets on how many smashes it takes the player to wear themselves out. Post Match - it should be part of any interview where maybe the winner gets to make observations on the technique involved. They could also have a shredder there for those not inclined to damage their arm smashing a racket on the court.
Nastase used similar tactics in the '70s to knock his opponents off their game, and at times so did Connors. Mac had his tirades that served to break the momentum and rhythm of his opponents.
You have to learn to give it right back to them, somehow. I'd also single out the officials for doing nothing. Nick is a hotdog who happens to hit a very good tennis ball, so I don't see him changing. I gave up thinking he could mature and now just want to see him fade into obscurity as a sideshow footnote. Though he may yet pull off a slam when luck runs his way and a top player is taken out of his path.
Nick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piuvxrFRm1c
Irina Camelia - makes child cry in stands with a flying racket
Where are the Umpires? Novak would have been tossed for this.
Tennis should be held to a higher standard than other sports. These out-of-control anger displays that we see daily in tennis have become acceptable, so younger players see this and do the same. It needs to stop even if it means hard enforcement via lost matches and big fines Lax umpiring must be punished as well.
He's been spotted on the court now doing this.
Many players need the equivalent of the pacifier to manage their nerves. Some bounce the ball thirty times before serving, and others straighten their strings. My favorite was Bartoli doing shadow strokes between points. In this case, if it steadies his emotional swings, it may work for him though I generally recommend staying away from oral fixations on the court since you can easily choke. I hope Toothpick Nick finds it works for him.
Here is an interesting take on why ethics on the tennis court matter and how to approach it.
This information rings true. If you play tennis with a strong code of integrity and follow the rules of etiquette you'll likely find your career in tennis more enjoyable.
I always told my students that once we walk onto a tennis court, we choose to operate on a higher plane were we leave politics, personal drama, and our daily concerns outside the fence and focus on the joy of tennis. Taking this approach and applying ethics to your conduct and behavior out there will leave you happier regardless of the outcome. Plus as the video describes, you will "deserve to win."