Tennis needs more temper tantrums. Sure, we see plenty of argued line calls, loud shouts and racquet smashing, but aside from Serena Williams playing in second-weekend US Open matches, out-and-out Grand Slam meltdowns are a relic of the past.
That’s why we’re thankful for Jerzy Janowicz (yes, it’s pronounced like you’re hoping it is) and the Australian Open outburst on Wednesday that literally sent him to his hands and knees.
The No. 24 seed had set point at 9-8 in a first-set tiebreak when his opponent, Somdev Devvarman, hit a shot that clipped a line. The chair umpire called the ball good. Janowicz was vocal about his disagreement.
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