Alejandro Tabilo’s tennis rival celebrates Wimbledon suspension due to lack of light

Alejandro Tabilo (19th ATP) goes to the showers with the frustration of having everything in his favor when the organization suspended his first round match at Wimbledon. The Chilean led a set against Daniel Evans (60th), who in addition to his physical problems was surpassed in all facets of the game.

In fact, the Briton celebrated the suspension of the match, in a very unusual gesture on the circuit. When the camera was pointed at him and after the judge’s announcement, Evans clenched his fist and looked at his box, which was already preparing to leave the court. It was the last scene of the European in a day in which he repeatedly showed his discomfort and in which he constantly fought with his rival and the organization of the third Grand Slam of the season.

He first complained about the state of the court, which he considered extremely slippery, putting his health at risk. He then found himself in a fight with Tabilo’s bench, whom he attacked directly in a change of sides, after the Toronto player saved two break points against him. “You’ve never played this sport in your life, don’t stop and look at me like that,” the local shouted at the national team mates, according to Séptimo Game. The player was so angry that the referee had to intervene and ask him to sit down. After that, Jano himself spoke with his rival, telling him that everything was fine and that he would talk to his team.

After these complaints, the first set continued normally, ending 6-2 in favor of the recent ATP 250 champion of Mallorca, who took advantage of his great moment and the fragile physical condition of his rival to make the difference. The Chilean number one always sought to move Evans, who had a large bandage on his right knee due to an injury suffered in recent weeks.

This put him on edge and for the same reason, from the beginning of the second set he began to complain about the lack of light, repeatedly demanding the suspension of the match. The match judge finally appreciated it when they were 3-3 in the second set. That’s when he clenched his fist and left court number 12 of the All England Tennis Club satisfied.

Tabilo will have to wait another 24 hours to reach the second round of Wimbledon, in what will be his best participation in the history of the tournament. A step that would even expand a 2024 dream, which places him 19th in the world and among the 15 tennis players who have scored the most points in the season, leaving him only seven places before accessing the Masters at the end of the year.