5 Most wholesome moments in tennis in 2023 ft. Novak Djokovic negleting...

The 2023 tennis season ended with the usual suspects like Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff faring well.

While there were intense rivalries and heated moments on the court, the season was not without its fair share of joyful and wholesome moments. The players kept showing their humane side many a time on the court, reminding fans that some things are bigger than the sport.

In this article, we will have a look at 5 such wholesome moments in tennis in 2023:

Gael Monfils has always been a nice guy on and off the court, along with being a great entertainer. He enhanced his reputation in that regard by giving a ball girl an opportunity to hit a serve and then play some shots with his opponent, Christopher Eubanks, at the Canadian Open.

Monfils won the first-round match in the end and also won quite a few hearts before that with his gesture. He went as far as the quarterfinals before falling to Jannik Sinner in three sets

John Isner decided to put an end to his 16-year-old career on his home soil at the US Open. The 6 ft 10 in American lost to compatriot Michael Mmoh in the second round, and what followed was an emotional speech.

The big man, known for his huge serves, thanked his family while trying to fight back tears. The spectators gave him a rousing applause as he completed his speech. The 38-year-old retired with 16 career singles titles, with a 2018 Wimbledon semi-final appearance being his best performance at a Major.

Hubert Hurkacz, the amiable Pole, has won over many fans worldwide with his friendly demeanor. After a match at Shanghai Masters, a fan requested him to hold an infant for a photo. He obliged, but could not hold the baby for long, as the latter began to cry.

The current World No. 9 jokingly admitted later that the baby did not like him. It was an endearing moment that held Hurkacz in a good light. He won the tournament in Shanghai after beating Andrey Rublev in the final. It was one of the two titles he won this season.