In fact, on both tours, the post-match ritual has emerged in recent times as evidence of excellent sportsmanship, as well as a good grasp of good public relations. The standard reaction after most games ranges from the kind of pro forma handshake you might exchange with the guy who just sold you a car, to a heartfelt hug and an extended one-on-one that can range from touching to the cutesy.
“There’s almost a kind of hug, especially if you get along well with the person,” said Australian Open No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev. “But I’ve had a moment or two myself where the handshake maybe wasn’t great.
Zheng Qinwen, last year’s runner-up in Melbourne and this year’s No. 5 seed, doesn’t like to exaggerate in either direction after a match. She’s also the kind of truth teller that makes tennis officials nervous.
“It doesn’t matter if I win or lose,” she told the media. “I always give a handshake, but not always a handshake with a smiling face. I don’t often hug my opponent because I think it’s not necessary for me. I just came here to play a match. If I lose, I’ll just give you basic respect and that’s it.
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