Thanks to DtL! reader Erin for alerting me to this video that ran on CNN's Morning Express featuring Mikhail Youzhny, who's known for some bizarre behavior on-court, including his post-match salute to the crowd while wearing his racquet on his head.
Well, the quirky Russian found another use for his equipment yesterday. During his match 7-6 (4), 3-6, 7-6 (6) win over Spaniard Nicolas Almagro yesterday the Russian smacked his head with his racquet three times after dropping his serve in the third set, drawing blood which ran down his face! The trainer had to be called courtside to mend the cuts.
Shouldn't there be a new code violation for racquet self-abuse? But, I guess if a baller wants to beat themselves silly with their equipment in front of thousands of people, we shouldn't get in the way. That's entertainment!
Here's the video:
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Youzhny entertains Miami crowd with racquet self-abuse, and he even draws blood!
Labels: equipment, Mikhail Youzhny, Sony Ericsson Open, tennis, video
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OMG, he's emotional! That's a lot of blood. Unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I like his salut. :)
hey marija!
ReplyDeleteyes the salute is cute coming from him. but he lost his mind at that moment. craziness!!