Tennis players are incredibly expressive on the court, whether we’ve missed an easy shot or nailed a perfect winner. Tennis might be a quieter sport, but you’ll know exactly how the players feel just by looking at their faces. From fist pumps to shoulder shrugs, these are faces that all tennis players will recognize. If you’re a tennis player who tends to get a little emotional during matches, you’re not alone. After all, we don’t play poker, we play tennis.
1. I can’t believe I just double faulted.
2. Why can’t I make anything?
3. That was out?
4. That was in?!
5. How many times can this game go to deuce?
6. Wait — are you sure that’s the score?
7. That was an embarrassing swing and miss.
8. Did I just hit that over the fence?
9. How am I gonna serve in this sun?
10. I hate you for making that shot.
11. How’d you like that winner?
12. I can’t even with my doubles partner.
13. This is why I prefer singles.
14. I can’t believe I’m losing to this pusher.
15. I win! I am champion of the world!
There’s no need to fall to the ground like Federer, throw your racket like Fognini, or cop an attitude like McEnroe, but it’s perfectly fine to let your feelings show on the tennis court. As Madonna says, “Express yourself.” Keep being the dramatic athletes that you are, tennis players.
