SUMMARY
- The ATP Tour came up with a brilliant skit on social media, including some of the most well-known players on the tour.
- Fans were in splits as the players nailed their roles.
The ATP Tour has always been very interesting, with the players giving their best on the court at all times. It turns out that ATP ‘players’ like Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and others have taken us all for a ride. They are just actors who are part of a hilarious ‘reality TV show.’ As it stands, the professionals have been lying to everyone for over half a century.
Tennis is an entertaining sport, but the players have just taken it to a whole different level. Some of the most well-known athletes took part in a hilarious sketch, trying to show that tennis, as we know it, is not real. The premise is hilarious, as the crux of the plot is that everything that happens on tour is scripted.
The skit starts with a screaming Djokovic tearing off his t-shirt as he practices his reaction to victory. Murray then takes us through the entire creative process, with the scriptwriters gearing up for the 52nd season.
The Tour: A Reality Show 📺
52 seasons in the making, a look at the lives and loves of ‘professional’ tennis players as they serve nothing but drama, attitude and aces… 🎾#TheTour #GameServeDrama pic.twitter.com/LyrinuP5T5
— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 7, 2024
The actors spill the tea in the video. Not only do they pre-record their grunts and squeaking shoes, but they also record their victory speeches in front of a green screen. They also hold a green bin, so a CGI trophy can be added later.
Since the video came out, it has gained a lot of traction on social media. Fans were in splits, as many commended Novak’s acting chops. Users even lauded Murray‘s deadpan delivery of calling people stupid. One fan brought attention to the plan that “Roger comes out of retirement” with the help of CGI.
Novak has better acting skills than all those staged YouTube videos for sure https://t.co/XK17n1TVzc
— tbh (@MotheVarun) February 7, 2024
“Roger comes out of retirement (CGI).”
WHOEVER thought of this deserves an Academy Award and the Nobel Prize. 😂 pic.twitter.com/SOoWLa4ogt
— ʟᴜɪs… (@lamg1984) February 7, 2024
“People are just stupid” Murray was a bit too good in saying that line 😂
— TeIegrammiDiTennis (@TelDiTen) February 7, 2024
Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and the others simply nailed their roles in the skit! Fans have showered love on the video, and even Djokovic saw the lighter side to his Australian Open loss.
Novak Djokovic takes a dig at himself
With 24 Grand Slam titles to his name, the Serbian is one of the greatest players of all time. He was on the hunt for his 25th at the Australian Open, but Jannik Sinner dashed his dreams.
Sinner outplayed Novak in the semifinal, handing him his first loss at Melbourne Park in five years. However, since the ATP Tour skit came out, Djokovic took a dig at himself.
Novak seeing the lighter side of his australian open loss
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Djokovic won a record 10 titles in Melbourne in his career. He looked a little shaky from the start this year, though, and there were rumors about a sickness. Djokovic’s coach swiftly put an end to them.
Novak Djokovic won his 24th major title at the US Open last year, equaling Margaret Court’s record. If he can add one more, he will be the sole player to stand atop such a stupendous feat. Novak will play at Indian Wells next.