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Atmane Admits Shanghai Racket Throw Was Wrong
22 Oct
Summary
- French tennis player Terence Atmane admitted his racket throw was unacceptable.
- He cited mental health struggles and a long season for his Shanghai outburst.
- Critics questioned Atmane's lack of disqualification after the incident.
Terence Atmane has openly admitted that his actions during the Shanghai Masters qualifying, where he threw his racket into the stands, were unacceptable and that the ensuing criticism was deserved. The French player revealed that he had been experiencing significant mental health struggles compounded by a demanding season, leading to his poor conduct. He emphasized that these difficulties were not an excuse for his behavior on court.
Following the incident, where his racket struck a railing and narrowly missed spectators, Atmane issued an apology and reflected on the pressure of his ranking falling. Prominent figures like Andy Roddick and Rennae Stubbs questioned why he was not defaulted, drawing comparisons to Daniil Medvedev's stricter penalty at the China Open. Atmane's first-round win at the Almaty Open marks a step towards recovery, as he aims to put the Shanghai controversy behind him and refocus on his tennis career.
