The 2016 tennis season is finally over so let’s see some beauties this great sport gave to us. Everyone remembers the big moments–who won Slams, major upsets, and big tournament wins. But what about all the other incredible moments that happen on court over the course of the year? Here’s a collection to refresh your memory. Enjoy!
Some Cool Stuff that Happened in the 2016 Tennis Season
Why so angry guys?
Bemelmans saves break points but still too angry at himself pic.twitter.com/OtBgChT8Mk
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 10, 2016
Two angry players are better than one…Karma is a bitch dear Molchanov (pointed out by @DatGoneIt77 ) pic.twitter.com/lxbSwQMGoZ
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 16, 2016
Es solo el 2º punto del partido entre Carlos Berlocq y Rogerio Dutra Silva en Aix en Provence y ojo a lo que pasa: pic.twitter.com/dZLdmsrBTU
— Resultados de tenis (@result_de_tenis) May 21, 2016
WHAT THE HELL SANTI !!! pic.twitter.com/NaLAsRk3mD
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 4, 2016
Surely not the longest attempt ever!
This has to be the shortest match ever on @ITFprocircuit : Salimova retired with Shlomo serving 15-0 first game pic.twitter.com/x1A777qAdb
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) May 24, 2016
Weird retirement 6-0 up
The beauty of @ITFprocircuit : why not retiring after a set won 6-0? pic.twitter.com/mOw7T8VIh0
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 19, 2016
Double faults 21+15
Miissed this ITF beauty few days ago: playing again today as Kleinsteuber is LL, wonder how many combined dfs today? pic.twitter.com/VV81nrdwy9
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 22, 2016
“Weird” retirements
What should we think about a player retired with opponent serving 6-3 5-4 40-30? pic.twitter.com/EbdYidQrfh
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 28, 2016
Believe it or not, this happened, retired on 0-5 0-40….one point away from golden set pic.twitter.com/fkJzIVEAJs
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 3, 2016
So Yakovlev had a bet on himself at void bookmaker like bet365…and retired match point down pic.twitter.com/9xeuuIXRz7
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) November 16, 2016
Well done to Karim Hossam, retiring 3-6 down in 3rd set tiebreak, as soon as he went mp down (very likely bet on himself at void bookie) pic.twitter.com/mIDrSo2N4B
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) December 9, 2016
Next question please
Here comes the #RG16 moderator, all dressed in white: pic.twitter.com/byz7nV51lH
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) May 26, 2016
Epic WTA rally
Tennis after a few drinks https://t.co/7yD8kELrCE
— WTA Reactions (@WTAreactions) May 27, 2016
Granoller’s insane luck during clay season
— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) May 27, 2016
Racquet throws
Struvay earlier today, he retired 2 minutes later pic.twitter.com/yvL1tbjZfI
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 1, 2016
Warning Mr. Matosevic pic.twitter.com/EWMOXS78Cs
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) May 31, 2016
It's all gone pete tong for Arguello pic.twitter.com/Oku9hEoW0A
— Paps (@DatGoneIt77) June 8, 2016
Kudryavtsev not exactly happy after getting broken pic.twitter.com/IibGzXm1R6
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) February 10, 2016
Bublik served for match on 5-4, then hit double fault match point down…wasn't very happy pic.twitter.com/pvdN6TQlr7
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) July 29, 2016
Mager and his rage against the wind pic.twitter.com/dNFwiyKjJV
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 13, 2016
Velotii not happy at all after that point. pic.twitter.com/Zybv7k4xwi
— Ardeal (@UnArdeal) October 11, 2016
Hindrance, oh yes it happened!
unreal scenes at Prostejov Challenger, as Haase called for hindrance after mocking Lama's grunt, via @AnnaK_4ever pic.twitter.com/ubqrLzBA9h
— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) May 31, 2016
Magic shots by Dreddy
https://twitter.com/ScandinavianBet/status/738023913154830336
Shame about the point, but great dif from @DreddyTennis pic.twitter.com/IssdV9a60c
— Ardeal (@UnArdeal) September 28, 2016
It's a pity that @DreddyTennis lost today in Bergamo, at least he showed again his insane skills pic.twitter.com/zPlzrZsaMi
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) February 10, 2016
Second serves…that weren’t any good
Gaio with a fully absurd choke from *5-2 third set vs Berrer in San Luis Potosi Ch, was so tense that did also this pic.twitter.com/9H0exLG7xJ
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) March 22, 2016
Dear Quinzi, I have seen better second serves pic.twitter.com/fCxS2hSdl7
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 7, 2016
And…after a few seconds: clinic about how NOT to hit a second serve by Olivo pic.twitter.com/h7xvxxrsgg
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 10, 2016
Not the greatest second serve ever by Mehdi Jdi (thanks to @hotdog6969 for pointing it out) pic.twitter.com/386KQn5qGg
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 13, 2016
Stones against players in Italy
Tennis is a dangerous sport, they can throw stones from the stands against you! (pointed out by @Il_Postino1) pic.twitter.com/6umirqYd9M
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 10, 2016
Beautiful tanks
Dear tennis fans, which version of tanking Giraldo do you prefer? The left-handed or the right-handed? pic.twitter.com/ZieaJwcBDi
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 11, 2016
One year ago Benoit Paire in San Benedetto, today a beautiful tank by Martin Klizan in Poprad-Tatry https://t.co/aPxp7TjF81
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) June 16, 2016
Strange that Chiudinelli lost so easy, he looked very motivated during the very first point of the match pic.twitter.com/VB0qtq4Nuk
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) February 24, 2016
How not to serve to stay in the match from Alexander Kudryavtsev: one the funniest tank of the year pic.twitter.com/PRYb5iZHcI
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) July 28, 2016
Nick Kyrgios: Tank mode ON #NextGen pic.twitter.com/KyXa16Fwtj
— Ardeal (@UnArdeal) October 12, 2016
A beautiful story
Teenager with only six fingers holds on tight to Wimbledon dream https://t.co/BfzST97V3R @ccdavies pic.twitter.com/WEnwkUPLfK
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) July 5, 2016
You really can’t miss that, or maybe you can?
Good job Janvier here pic.twitter.com/7QLwy9jlMA
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 13, 2016
Good touch by De Minaur during the boys Wimbledon final (thanks to @LucaBeck for recording it) pic.twitter.com/57Rng7TUBV
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) July 10, 2016
How NOT to hit an easy volley by Robin Stanek pic.twitter.com/AFVrN8lG0C
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) July 25, 2016
#Dolgopolov pic.twitter.com/HiaYCFaS77
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) August 4, 2016
One of the funniest rallies of the year on Challenger Tour pic.twitter.com/zX32LEb38R
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 10, 2016
The perfect backhand hit by Kenny De Schepper in Manerbio Challenger pic.twitter.com/Gtbgf3rJ40
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 22, 2016
How NOT to convert a break point by Jason Jung pic.twitter.com/Cd2yQB0h6Z
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 12, 2016
Barrientos early candidate for @ATPChallenger miss of the year, thanks to @Kalarou for pointing it out pic.twitter.com/oqYtn3MMbv
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) February 2, 2016
Clezar with the easiest shot of his career to save a break point…oh wait pic.twitter.com/E8NWWlTRu0
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 17, 2016
Leo Mayer will play Davis Cup final next month, has to practice a bit on overheads pic.twitter.com/CO1tIPX5zb
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 29, 2016
When you decide that a decisive smash has to land on the moon instead of on your opponent's court by Guido Andreozzi pic.twitter.com/dxLDqEcxjL
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) April 20, 2016
For those asking why I love so much tennis pic.twitter.com/sLuxt8Kytk
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) November 11, 2016
Umpire denying handshake to Putintseva
https://twitter.com/MRisingStar18/status/755259446381740032
Magic shots!
One of the most absurd winners of the year on ATP Challenger Tour by Blaz Rola pic.twitter.com/IAS8kw58QW
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) May 12, 2016
That was funny to watch @MikaelYmer, great shot pic.twitter.com/ThKRHqUJbO
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 1, 2016
Nice point sir @mackiemacster https://t.co/loWYdDww2K
— jimmy soixante-dix (@hotdog6969) September 30, 2016
#Monfils pic.twitter.com/yy89ypn0wm
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) July 22, 2016
Insane defensive skills by Fognini pic.twitter.com/7YqajJdrIJ
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) July 24, 2016
Ivashka is the new Dustin Brown pic.twitter.com/Wl0dU7tC5S
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) July 28, 2016
One of the best rallies of the year on ATP Challenger tour, Ungur shot deserved better luck pic.twitter.com/yM4xC0quHk
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 2, 2016
Filippo Volandri is the new Dustin Brown pic.twitter.com/tcaKc4aAWP
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 4, 2016
Not a bad way to convert a break point by Lacko in Brescia pic.twitter.com/6VWcfGqBnc
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) November 19, 2016
Arnaboldi with this magic shot earlier today: candidate for one of the best shots on @ATPChallenger 2016 pic.twitter.com/bUbIi1vXzs
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) March 29, 2016
How to save a set point like a boss by Alexandre Sidorenko pic.twitter.com/rkHYOXYYxl
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) April 1, 2016
Life on ITF Pro Circuit
Life on @ITFprocircuit by @thaikwiatkowski: won in straights singles&doubles with shoes 3 sizes small & demo racquet pic.twitter.com/iMLhPkPqGN
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 2, 2016
Training court in Westende 25k (by Lemoine on Facebook) : @ITFprocircuit problem is not only match-fixing pic.twitter.com/t6PpK7jwDu
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 18, 2016
@TaraMoore92 what do you think about this one ? #FirstSingle #DoubleFinale #1.25€ #NotBad #EnjoyMyCoffee #ThanksITF pic.twitter.com/09FktguVKO
— Carla Touly (@CarlaTouly) August 19, 2016
I wonder if @serenawilliams is aware of this…girl played ITF Georgia today pic.twitter.com/UCf3vih8IM
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 30, 2016
Just landed back from holidays to see this beauty pic.twitter.com/buIWt1I6u9
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 3, 2016
48-1 and above all only 21 minutes, must be his fastest match #legend #fabian #55yo pic.twitter.com/b5ozQU3Rud
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 15, 2016
An angel coached by a beauty played today in 25k Lagos Main Draw, ITF profiles will never stop surprising me pic.twitter.com/V2Fi3dCkQt
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 17, 2016
Imanishi won 32 (thirty-two) points in second set and still got bagelled: maybe the most unfair score ever pic.twitter.com/J70U3iLzIK
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 21, 2016
Crawford brothers about to play in Tunisia, amazing choice of names by their parents pic.twitter.com/EBPSXvLiPY
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 8, 2016
Not only you are a lucky loser….but your opponent also retires when 3-0 up in round 1 pic.twitter.com/h6LKug5GIz
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 14, 2016
Another amazing "pro" level match: 65 points in the match…24 double faults pic.twitter.com/gvzuMmKFnO
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 19, 2016
The hard life of chair umpires at ITF USA F6 : this is so funny (photo by @AgusVelotti via @marcos_z) pic.twitter.com/M3VUXQ4LBG
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) February 4, 2016
After about only 10 days of new season, ITF girls already with this beauty #love #wta #itfprocircuit pic.twitter.com/PtuyUgVVNV
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) January 13, 2016
These are the balls we, professional tennis players, must practice with here in Turkey. Time for action @ITF_Tennis? pic.twitter.com/cLFJA827dx
— Miliaan Niesten (@Miliaan_niesten) January 25, 2016
I guess "chair" umpires are very happy at Podgorica ITF 25k…does @vrcsports approve? pic.twitter.com/NY149qX6Nh
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) September 20, 2016
Life on @ITFprocircuit https://t.co/tv5sFA198q
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) March 24, 2016
Play suspended here in Tunisia, due to strong wind… #future @ITF_Tennis pic.twitter.com/fF8Vsl1OH8
— Balleret Benjamin (@Benji_Balleret) March 23, 2016
YOU GUYS.
IT. HAS. HAPPENED.
(ITF $10,000 in Shymkent, KAZ.) pic.twitter.com/SXDPjzdOh4
— Victoria Chiesa (@vrcsports) September 22, 2016
Age is just a number to play an ITF event pic.twitter.com/Kti6TNVcbI
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 11, 2016
Players involved in @ITFprocircuit Bahrain quali draw have some sense of humour pic.twitter.com/p5yzuU0qV5
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) March 27, 2016
BREAKING! If you wonder how Artem Strokan, the ITF wild cards buyer, serves…here is the answer pic.twitter.com/f0WUGKPlBf
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) November 29, 2016
ITF Tennis can be very dangerous for umpires: Tennis Player Chases Umpire in ITF Turkey (via @Tennis_Training) https://t.co/3jNrs9Rh5M
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) April 18, 2016
Questionable outfits
There is just one thing worse than Jelena Jankovic's level of tennis today, her outfit is…find words please pic.twitter.com/A4dpj9D0cl
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) August 2, 2016
Are we sure this is a tennis T-shirt? pic.twitter.com/YG2zz3Lsdd
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) October 3, 2016
The beauty of outdoor tennis during spring…oh wait pic.twitter.com/ezQ1pACOpt
— Stefano Berlincioni (@Carretero77) April 26, 2016
Arguably the appropriate outfit for the day in #Munich – Denis #Istomin during practice @BMWOpenbyFWUAG #schnee pic.twitter.com/9pR1pD9JnB
— TennisTourTalk (@TennisTourTalk) April 24, 2016
Also umpires can make mistakes…and terrible ones
https://twitter.com/morunien/status/766670520955699200
What about ballkids?
I think Babos will go say thanks to that kid ? #ibi16 pic.twitter.com/5xmDNwPSTL
— Giulio Gasparin (@GiulioGasparin) May 11, 2016
What was your favorite? An angry racket smash, a throw, a highlight-reel shot? Or maybe you most enjoyed seeing a player retire just to deny the opponent a golden set? There are so many to choose from because so much cool stuff happened in tennis in 2016.
Any moments that you think were worthy of inclusion that I missed? Add one in the comments.
