The most unusual scene in Marrakech: Darderi drank coffee in the middle of the match against Trungelliti

ByDavid Mitchell
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Tennis offers everything, high levels, low levels, viral points, but also unusual scenes. The latter happened during the second set of the semifinal of the ATP 250 in Marrakech between Luciano Darderi (19th in the world ranking) and Marco Trungelliti (117th). The main protagonist? The Italian-Argentine.

It all started due to frustration and anger on Darderi’s part at how the match was developing. In this way, after the first change of side of the quarter, with the score 0-1 and having to serve. In this situation there is no rest, however, The native of Villa Gesell took his time to drink a cup of coffee.

A very unusual situation and never seen before within the professional circuit. In addition to this, Luciano had arguments with the referee and exchanges with his boxer, demonstrating his clear annoyance. “What do you want me to do? Can’t“, he once told his work team.

In strictly sporting terms, Trungelliti will play his first ATP final, after beating Darderi 6-4 and 7-6 (2)and managed to settle in the Top 100, being virtually 76th, climbing 41 positions (if he is champion, he will be 65th). In the definition he will face the Spanish Rafa Jódar (89th).

All the action from the ATP 250 in Marrakech can be followed live on Disney+ Premium Plan.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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