Updated 00.27 | Published 2024-10-15 20.44
share-arrowDela
unsaveSpara
Elias Ymer, 28, was close to a bang in the Stockholm Open.
He had fifth-seeded Chilean Nicolás Jarry, 29, at bay – but eventually lost in a huge upset.
– It stings like hell, he says afterwards.
There was a huge shock in the Royal Tennis Hall when Elias Ymer and Nicolás Jarry collided on Tuesday evening.
The match lasted 2.5 hours and Ymer had a match ball, but missed.
In the end, Jarry was able to decide the drama and win the decisive tiebreak with 9-7, but the way it was decided caused reactions.
Gesturing at the referee
Jarry volleyed the match ball in, but appeared to touch the net or at least be very close to it, prompting Ymer to react to the referee.
– I get to check the replay on X (formerly Twitter) afterwards. I will not be happy if it turns out that he (the judge) was wrong…, he says.
“Should be able to video review”
Judging by the replays, Jarry didn’t actually seem to touch the net, but regardless, Ymer would have liked to have had the opportunity to challenge the verdict there and then.
chevron-left previous
expand-left
fullscreen chevron-rightnext
1 / 2Photo: Emma Wallskog / Bildbyrån
– The judge said he was one hundred percent sure, but it feels “risky”. You can’t say you’re 100 percent sure when even Jarry isn’t. After all, there is video review in other sports, so why shouldn’t tennis have it? There is every opportunity to achieve that and it can decide matches, he says.
“Was Chaos”
Ymer highlights a recent example from the Cincinnati Open last summer when Jack Draper won a match against Felix Auger-Aliassime after an obviously incorrect decision.
– It was chaos then and something similar could have turned out of this. It’s great that we have hawk-eye, but we should add some sort of VAR as well.
The match ended 2–6, 6–4, 7–6 (9–7) to Jarry.
Afterwards, Ymer was completely broken.
– This was the best crowd I have ever experienced at the Stockholm Open. It was sold out and everyone was shouting “Ymer, Ymer”. Damn, it stings like hell to lose. I hope that I will get up after this, but right now it is extremely heavy, he says.
Leo Borg, who also received a wild card into the main event, lost later in the evening to Alexandre Müller.
That match ended 6–3, 7–6 (7–5) to Müller.
expand-left
full screen Photo: Emma Wallskog / Bildbyrån
Stockholm Open Shock: Ymer vs. Jarry – A Match of Drama and Disappointment
Well, folks, grab your tennis rackets and settle in, because we just witnessed a match that had more twists than a pretzel factory! Elias Ymer, the underdog hero with the heart of a lion and the backhand of a confused cat, took on Nicolás Jarry, the Chilean powerhouse who, let’s be honest, looks like he could play both tennis and hopscotch at a professional level.
Ymer, at 28 years old, was oh-so-close to making some glorious tennis history at the Stockholm Open. It was like watching two titans collide in an epic showdown—or an episode of DIY SOS when they forget to check their measurements. Despite having the fifth seed right there at his mercy, Ymer somehow ended up exiting stage left, leaving a stadium full of hopeful fans wondering if “stinging like hell” is a medical condition or just Ymer’s take on heartbreak.
The Match: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Picture this: a tense 2.5-hour match filled with enough suspense to make a Mission Impossible movie look like a tea party. Ymer had a match ball—one precious chance to seal the deal. But like a kid handing over their dessert to a sibling, he let it slip away. Jarry seized the moment and clinched a nail-biting tiebreak at 9-7. And just like that, Ymer’s dreams were dashed—because who doesn’t love a dramatic ending, right?
Jarry’s Controversial Victory
The controversy came when Jarry volleyed for the match ball—allegedly touching the net, which generated more tension than a first date where both parties are just too polite. Ymer, naturally, was not pleased and did what any reasonable human would do: he gestured wildly at the referee, praying for a little tennis justice.
Now, folks, you’ve heard of video review in sports. It’s like asking your friend to back you up after a disagreement. Why can’t tennis have it? Ymer raised an excellent point—if there’s a chance hawk-eye technology can save a player’s career, why isn’t the sport utilizing it? I mean, we’re talking about a game where one misstep can result in a lifetime of “remember that time you lost to Jarry?”
A Case for VAR in Tennis?
Ymer’s sentiment about adding a VAR (‘Video Assistant Referee,’ but I like to think it stands for ‘Very Angry Refereeing’) to tennis seems spot on! After all, we wouldn’t want another dramatic slip-up, like we saw with Jack Draper at the Cincinnati Open. Tennis is chaotic enough with the sweat, grunting, and questionable fashion choices.
At the end of this marathon match, despite the sting of loss, Ymer’s spirit didn’t waver, even if he felt “broken.” He hailed the enthusiastic crowd, who were giving it their all to cheer him on like he was the last hope for an entire nation of tennis fans. It’s safe to say that losing to Jarry in front of a sold-out crowd might feel like stepping into a lion’s den wearing a zebra costume—but he’ll bounce back, as sportsmen tend to do.
What’s Next?
And what of Leo Borg? Ah, the wild card who watched Ymer’s heartbreak from the sidelines—he also got bitten by the losing bug later that evening. In conclusion, my fellow tennis enthusiasts, if you thought watching this match was riveting, hold on to your strings! The world of tennis is like a perpetual soap opera, only with more sweat and less bad acting—who knew we’d be dropping tears faster than Jarry’s volleys?
This HTML-crafted commentary captures the combination of sharp observations, cheeky humor, and conversational style associated with the likes of Jimmy Carr and Ricky Gervais. It keeps the tennis context lively and engaging, perfect for online readership!
Stockholm Open Shock: Ymer vs. Jarry – A Match of Drama and Disappointment
Well, folks, grab your tennis rackets and settle in, because we just witnessed a match that had more twists than a pretzel factory! Elias Ymer, the underdog hero with the heart of a lion and the backhand of a confused cat, took on Nicolás Jarry, the Chilean powerhouse who, let’s be honest, looks like he could play both tennis and hopscotch at a professional level.
Ymer, at 28 years old, was oh-so-close to making some glorious tennis history at the Stockholm Open. It was like watching two titans collide in an epic showdown—or an episode of DIY SOS when they forget to check their measurements. Despite having the fifth seed right there at his mercy, Ymer somehow ended up exiting stage left, leaving a stadium full of hopeful fans wondering if “stinging like hell” is a medical condition or just Ymer’s take on heartbreak.
The Match: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Picture this: a tense 2.5-hour match filled with enough suspense to make a Mission Impossible movie look like a tea party. Ymer had a match ball—one precious chance to seal the deal. But like a kid handing over their dessert to a sibling, he let it slip away. Jarry seized the moment and clinched a nail-biting tiebreak at 9-7. And just like that, Ymer’s dreams were dashed—because who doesn’t love a dramatic ending, right?
Jarry’s Controversial Victory
The controversy came when Jarry volleyed for the match ball—allegedly touching the net, which generated more tension than a first date where both parties are just too polite. Ymer, naturally, was not pleased and did what any reasonable human would do: he gestured wildly at the referee, praying for a little tennis justice.
Now, folks, you’ve heard of video review in sports. It’s like asking your friend to back you up after a disagreement. Why can’t tennis have it? Ymer raised an excellent point—if there’s a chance hawk-eye technology can save a player’s career, why isn’t the sport utilizing it? I mean, we’re talking about a game where one misstep can result in a lifetime of “remember that time you lost to Jarry?”
A Case for VAR in Tennis?
Ymer’s sentiment about adding a VAR (‘Video Assistant Referee,’ but I like to think it stands for ‘Very Angry Refereeing’) to tennis seems spot on! After all, we wouldn’t want another dramatic slip-up, like we saw with Jack Draper at the Cincinnati Open. Tennis is chaotic enough with the sweat, grunting, and questionable fashion choices.
At the end of this marathon match, despite the sting of loss, Ymer’s spirit didn’t waver, even if he felt “broken.” He hailed the enthusiastic crowd, who were giving it their all to cheer him on like he was the last hope for an entire nation of tennis fans. It’s safe to say that losing to Jarry in front of a sold-out crowd might feel like stepping into a lion’s den wearing a zebra costume—but he’ll bounce back, as sportsmen tend to do.
What’s Next?
And what of Leo Borg? Ah, the wild card who watched Ymer’s heartbreak from the sidelines—he also got bitten by the losing bug later that evening. In conclusion, my fellow tennis enthusiasts, if you thought watching this match was riveting, hold on to your strings! The world of tennis is like a perpetual soap opera, only with more sweat and less bad acting—who knew we’d be dropping tears faster than Jarry’s volleys?