Unbelievable - Hurkacz's crazy move against Dimitrov at Roland-Garros

Guillaume Nonque

le 03/06/2024 à 12h49

1 min to read

Dimitrov Hurkacz Roland Garros

Hubert Hukacz lost his mind at Roland-Garros on Sunday, at the very end of his round-of-16 loss to Grigor Dimitrov (7-6, 6-4, 7-6). Having just had a disagreement with the chair umpire, Britain's Alison Hughes, over a ball mark, the usually docile Pole sparked an improbable discussion with the Bulgarian at 6-5 in the 3rd set.

Hurkacz was so annoyed that he asked Dimitrov if he didn't want to change chair umpires to finish the match. Perplexed by his opponent's question, the Bulgarian seemed at first to be at a loss to understand, but then evacuated the subject by making the Pole face up to his responsibilities (see video below).

All this while acting as if Hughes wasn't present, even though the scene took place right in front of his eyes. Unreal. Especially since the Briton was right about her earlier decision.

Hurkacz: "Dim, do you want to make a change? Do you want to continue with the lady here?"

Dimitrov (stunned): "If I want to continue what?"

Hurkacz: "I mean, do you want to continue with the lady here. Is that okay or do you want to change? It's up to you."

Dimitrov: "Change what, sorry?"

Hurkacz: "The lady here, the chair umpire's lady."

Dimitrov (not knowing what to say): "Honestly, any way you want. It's up to you."