Sweltering heat was the theme of semifinal Sunday at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown 2, and some of the shots were just as hot as the temperatures. Here are the best five moments from Saturday's action.
1
Everyone knows that Tourna-Grip is a great over-grip when playing in extreme heat. Maybe Nicolas Mahut will look to make the switch after losing his racquet on this serve.
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy ????
— UTS | Ultimate Tennis Showdown (@UTShowdown) August 1, 2020
Jokes aside - you did well today on your debut, @nmahut! ????#UTShowdown pic.twitter.com/nFFTh4MzkJ
2
If you don't know much about Corentin Moutet just watch this point. He's already one of the best movers on the ATP Tour.
HOT WHEELS ????
— UTS | Ultimate Tennis Showdown (@UTShowdown) August 1, 2020
There's no weathering The Tornado @moutet99 in this match so far...#UTShowdown pic.twitter.com/IW02Jmslbo
3
Alexander Zverev continued his dominance over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Zverev beat him twice in 2019, both times in straight sets, and added a UTS victory over the Canadian in sudden death. A running-forehand passing shot was the highlight of the match.
Even Felix can't believe it ????
— UTS | Ultimate Tennis Showdown (@UTShowdown) August 1, 2020
How great was this passing shot from @AlexZverev?#UTShowdown pic.twitter.com/bekBnae35Z
4
A literal child made her Ultimate Tennis Showdown debut, and wasn't half bad. Brenda Fruhvirtova, a 13-year-old prodigy, is the reigning Le Petit As champion and trains at the Mourotoglou Academy. She lost but showcased her brilliant two-handed backhand in the process.
The kid can play ✨
— UTS | Ultimate Tennis Showdown (@UTShowdown) August 1, 2020
The Prodigy Brenda Fruhvirtova takes a one-point lead in the third quarter.#UTShowdown pic.twitter.com/JLR0NPqds5
5
They say it's better to be lucky than good, and it's tough to get any luckier than this. Ons Jabeur played her winner X3 points card, and surprised Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova with a let cord ace worth three points.
This one is for the highlight reel ????
— UTS | Ultimate Tennis Showdown (@UTShowdown) August 1, 2020
Worst/best three-pointer in the history of UTS?#UTShowdown | @NastiaPav pic.twitter.com/MN1232zz9X