Jack Sock swats the 'hardest return of the week' past John Isner at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Getty Images photo.
Jack Sock showed more than just great tennis during his third-round win on Thursday over Richard Gasquet at the BNP Paribas Masters. The American also displayed an amazing level of sportsmanship in conceding a point to his opponent.
With Gasquet serving at 1-5, 40/40, the Frenchman hit an untouchable serve that was called out by a line judge. But rather than make Gasquet challenge the call, Sock acknowledged the ball was in and gave the point to Gasquet. The Parisian crowd appreciated Sock’s class and gave him a long round of applause.
Sock went on to win the match over Gasquet, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. He will play John Isner on Friday for a place in the semi-finals.
Jack Sock continued his outstanding finish to 2016 by reaching the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris on Thursday, ousting No. 12 seed and local favourite Richard Gasquet in a thrilling match, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Next up for Sock is John Isner, who ended the inspired run of qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3. Struff was riding high after defeating third seed Stan Wawrinka on Wednesday night, but couldn't figure out a way to break Isner. The American has yet to drop serve in his 39 service games so far this week. Sock trails his FedEx ATP Head2Head series with Isner 3-4, but has won their past two matches in straight sets. Sock dropped just two points on serve...
Jack Sock shows class and sportsmanship as he concedes a point to Richard Gasquet in their third-round clash at the BNP Paribas Masters on Thursday. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.