WATCH: Alexander Shevchenko's racquet shatters in half as he serves to Michael Mmoh in Delray Beach Open 2025

Tennis star Alexander Shevchenko's tennis racquet dramatically broke during his crucial encounter against Michael Mmoh at the ongoing ATP Delray Beach Open on February 11, 2025. This incident occurred when Alexander was serving, and the racquet slipped out of his hand in the game and got snapped in half upon impact with the court. The handle completely shattered from the head of the racquet.

This bizarre incident quickly became the "image of the day.". Notably, tennis racquets are generally extremely durable and last for years, rarely breaking unless a player intentionally destroys them in anger or frustration. However, this incident showcases that this has been caused by extreme humidity in Delray Beach, Florida. Despite the unusual equipment malfunction, Alexander was allowed to use his second serve in the game because his first serve was out.

Notably, this sounds like a dramatic moment on the court, as Alexander's racquet breaking during a half-mid serve in the game must have been a surprising and frustrating incident, especially in the thriller against a player like Michael Mmoh. It seems extremely tough when such equipment fails in the game, especially during such crucial moments in the game.

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Alexander Shevcneno’s racket completely snaps in half after it slips from his hand as he is serving vs Michael Mmoh 🤯

He held to 0. pic.twitter.com/LhxLdki8yu

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) February 11, 2025

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Michael Mmoh defeated Alexander Shevchenko in the ATP Delray Beach Open 2025

Coming to the game dynamics, Michael Mmoh defeated Alexander Shevchenko in the first round of the ATP Delray Beach Open 2025 in Florida. The 24-year-old Alexander failed to get a great start in the game, losing the first set chaotically. However, the Russian tried extremely hard in the second set to level up the game but eventually fell short and suffered a defeat in the men's singles. However, he has been gearing up for the men's doubles, slated to take place on February 12.

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