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22-Year-Old Argentine Pro Throws Racket Into Fountain Amid Mid-Match Frustration

Whenever it is Brazil vs Argentina, there are bound to be some strong emotions in the air, even at a lower-tier Challenger event. That was the case when top-seeded home favorite Gustavo Heide took on Argentina’s Lautaro Midon at the…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 6:51 AM
22-Year-Old Argentine Pro Throws Racket Into Fountain Amid Mid-Match Frustration
Key Things to Know
  • Lautaro Midon threw his racket into a court-side fountain following a quarterfinal loss to Gustavo Heide.
  • The incident occurred at the Graciosa Country Club during the Copa Internacional de Tennis in Curitiba.
  • The thrown racket did not hit any officials, fans, or players, avoiding additional sanctions for Midon.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Argentine tennis player Lautaro Midon threw his racket into an on-site fountain after losing to Brazil's Gustavo Heide at the Copa Internacional de Tennis in Curitiba. Following the decisive final point, Midon flung the racket in frustration, and it landed in the fountain located behind the Center Court at Graciosa Country Club.

Midon was required to retrieve the racket from the water himself following the match. Fortunately for the 22-year-old, the thrown equipment did not strike any spectators, match officials, or his opponent, avoiding potential penalties or disqualification consequences.

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