Everyone needs love, even in the middle of a match, even when the sporting stakes are high and the pressure is maximum. This is the moral we remember from this brilliant scene during the semi-final of the Shanghai Masters between Jannik Sinner, world number one, and Thomas Machac, the astonishing winner of the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (3rd in the ATP rankings). ) in the quarter-finals.
As the Italian prepares to serve, a spectator, who saw the legend Roger Federer in the stands, calls out a vibrant: “ I love you Roger! » This does not disrupt the concentration of the server, who resumes his routine and bounces the ball. Before also being the recipient of a personal message: “ I love you Sinner! »
This time the Italian relaxes and smiles before resuming his movement. But this is the moment that Thomas Machac chooses to also ask for his dose of love: “ And me then? », says the Czech, raising his arms. It’s true, everyone has the right to love.
“You hit too hard”
Of course, this fantastic repartee triggers a good mood. In the stands, Roger Federer displays a broad smile. Jannik Sinner is also very amused by his opponent’s request. It then takes several seconds to resume the flow of the match. Without losing his seriousness, he won in two sets 6-4, 7-5.
Note that Thomas Machac showed other signs of relaxation during this match, notably saying to Jannik Sinner during a change of sides: “ You hit too hard! »
