WATCH: Yoshihito Nishiokas physicality forces him to make a strange request to organizers after l
Japanese player Yoshihito Nishioka came very close to winning the Zhuhai Championship but fell short to Russian player Karen Khachanov. Upon receiving the runner-up silver dish, Nishioka made a funny request to the ATP organizers, which had the social media in fits.
Coming up to the podium to give his speech after the match, Nishioka found it difficult to reach towards the microphone because of his height. Having his hands occupied with the runner-up dish and a flower bouquet, the Japanese smiled sheepishly and requested the staff to adjust the mic.
Upon viewing his struggle, the crowd erupted in cheers, which made Nishioka laugh at himself and turn this situation into a funny moment on the court. The video has been circulating on the Internet ever since. Tennis TV also posted Nishioka’s clip with the caption, “Shoutout To All The Short Kings Out There.” As expected, the video instantly went viral, eliciting a plethora of reactions online. With one user saying, “Nishioka is a walking meme.“
Indeed, this incident has now found its place in the ‘funniest moments of tennis’. With that being said, it seems like Nishioka has managed to unite all the short people in the world who usually face embarrassment due to their height.
Yoshihito Nishioka fights hard but falls short in Zhuhai Championship Final
Yoshihito Nishioka demonstrated exceptional persistence in a hard struggle in the Zhuhai Championships but fell to top seed Karen Khachanov. Despite his best efforts, Nishioka lost, as Khachanov won his fifth tour-level title, marking his first return to the winners’ circle since 2018.
The match was a tribute to Nishioka’s fortitude as he faced Khachanov in the Chinese ATP 250 hard-court event. The first set was a nail-biter, with both players fighting hard. Nishioka’s energetic drama kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Khachanov, on the other hand, defeated Nishioka in a tiebreak, winning the set 7-6(2).
The eighth seed was aiming for his third tour-level championship and his first since Seoul in 2022. Although he did not win the title this time, Nishioka’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament demonstrated that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
Despite falling short in the final, Nishioka has continually shown his talent and potential in the sport. He has already competed in five tour-level finals. His uncompromising dedication to his art has made him a fan favorite.
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