This might seem like an obscure detail, but officiating guidelines state that an umpire should start the 25-second shot clock immediately after announcing the score. While Lahyani is generally rated among the best umpires on the tour, he is also notorious for the flamboyant – and extremely loud – manner in which he announces the score. The outburst drew knowing nods from tennis fans on social media. “Are you acting here or what? Why do you call the score for 20 seconds?” “What’s the drama of you waiting between English and Italian?” yelled Djokovic, who had just been warned for exceeding the allotted 25-second period between points. The outburst came 24 hours after Djokovic’s feisty run-in with British No 1 Cameron Norrie, and shortly before he was eliminated from the Italian Open by Denmark’s Holger Rune. Having received a time-violation warning from chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani, the world No 1 responded by accusing the Swede of behaving more like a thespian than a tennis official. AO Tennis Smash offers quick play matches for bite size moments of fun.Novak Djokovic’s fractious week in Rome continued with another on-court showdown. Make plays that match your own style to play your way. 3D rendered aspects and easy to learn controls bring depth to the court. With a range of simple moves, you’ve got the skills to outrank your opponents. Make the game your own with our customization options. Our simulation game offers many features that’ll take you right into the action, including: Slower swipes increase shot height, while longer swipes increase shot depth. Swipe towards your target for low flat shots, away from where you want to hit for defensive slices, and in a tick motion towards your opponent for curling topspin. Players control the ball using simple swipe mechanics that give them a wide range of shot types. In this 3D tennis game, take to the courts at the Australian Open and swipe your way to victory with vicious topspin, biting slices, and powerful flat shots.

Tennis Australia is bringing the ultimate tennis experience to mobile in 2022 with AO Tennis Smash, the official game of the Australian Open!

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