The controversy against Kokkinakis was overshadowed by Munnar’s injury

From controversy to abandonment. In this way the last two clashes between them can be categorized Jaume Munar (75 in the ATP rankings) And Thansi Kokkinakis (Rank 104) Between the Master 1000 in Madrid and the Masters in Rome. Two different scenarios but with the same heroes.

After the heated and tense encounter between the Australian and the Spaniard, nothing was ever the same between them. In what was a first-round duel in the Spanish capital, what took all the cameras off wasn’t the tennis or the beautiful points, but the exchange of words between the two parties.

The controversy began with the Greek doubting the verdict. Manar’s comments didn’t sit well with his rival and the exchange of words was present at The magic box. Once the match was concluded with a victory and a generous celebration for the SpaniardsThe discussion continued in the salute: “Never tell me to shut up again,” commented the Santanyan native, to which the 2022 Australian Open doubles champion replied: “Or what?”

The situation did not escalate, but the crossing remained tense between them. And who will say that in a few days they will see their faces again. This time in Rome, everything foreshadowed what would become a heated encounter between the two… Although that remained only at the wish of the spectators. With only six matches played in half an hour, the Spaniard had to retire due to injury.

A cold greeting between the two and ensuring his access to the second round of the Masters 1000 tournament in Rome for the Australian, who will face the Italian Yannick Sinner, in what will be the third meeting between them.

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