Tension between Shapovalov and Nadal: "You are all corrupt"
The quarterfinals of Australian Open They have not been spared from controversy. the canadian Denis Shapovalov, who showed his anger at the time his rival, Rafael Nadalwas taken between points and setsexplained that in this type of match "you don't just play against him, you also compete against the referee judge".
"I respect him but there have to be certain limits. You don't just play against him, you also compete against the referee. It's very hard and frustrating get over all this," added the young Canadian after lose in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open against the Spanish by 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6 and 6-4.
Before, during the match, the Canadian tennis player charged against the judge and Nadal himself: "You are all corrupt," he said. Then he half-retracted. "I was wrong to say that they are corrupt, but I stick with my version. It's unfair to see how many times Rafa gets away with this. Of course I say something to the judge because I'm ready to serve and the clock is nearing the end," said Shapovalov, who eliminated German Alexander Zverev in his previous round.
"In the last sets I have been better. It is very hard but it has been a good tournament in general, "he commented after staying at the gates of what would have been his second Grand Slam semifinal.
The Canadian born in Tel Aviv influenced how unfair the situation is in his opinion and added that in the last edition he could not go to the bathroom during the same break in which he received medical attention.
"Of course receives preferential treatment, it takes a long time between points and sets, that's why we take so long. How can you receive medical attention and go to the bathroom in the same break?" Said a Shapovalov who maintains an unfavorable 1-4 in the face to face with the ManacorĂ.