Top 10 Craziest Moments of the Year (Part 1): Alcaraz and Ferrero Split, Zverev Drops Conspiracy Theory!

The season review is still underway. In previous articles, we mostly covered on-court statistics. Today, let's focus on the ten wildest moments in tennis during the 2025 season, starting with the first half. Whether on or off the court, the tennis world never lacks drama.

No. 10: Alcaraz Parts Ways with Coach Ferrero

This event happened less than a week ago, truly making it a last-minute inclusion. The news came as a shock; these two were considered one of the closest player-coach duos in tennis. Suddenly, Alcaraz announced he was firing his longtime coach Ferrero, stunning the entire tennis community.

We still remember how after winning each major title, Alcaraz would rush to the stands to embrace Ferrero passionately. All six of his Grand Slam titles were won during the seven years Ferrero coached him. It’s uncertain when, or if, they will reunite again.

No. 9: Serena Williams’ Halftime Dance at the Super Bowl

Serena performing off-court is no longer surprising, but seeing her dance on the Super Bowl halftime stage caught many fans off guard. As usual, Serena, the chosen one, stole the entire show.

Just like at Serena’s recent wedding, where besides focusing on the newlyweds, people also looked for where Serena stood in the group photos.

No. 8: Zverev’s “Conspiracy Theory”

Zverev had a mixed season, reaching the Australian Open final but only winning one title in Munich. However, his off-court spotlight was brighter. Besides being questioned by reporters if he was the weakest world No. 2 ever, after easily defeating a qualifier in the Shanghai Masters first round, he publicly supported Federer’s claim that tournament organizers were “helping” rising stars Alcaraz and Sinner through court assignments.

The highlight was Sinner’s immediate “blowing off steam” reaction when hearing this theory. But with the duo’s strong performances, such claims quickly lost credibility.

No. 7: Raducanu’s “Fierce” Response to a Crying Baby

After her shocking US Open win, Raducanu has remained highly popular. In Dubai, she faced an “overly obsessed fan” incident, which wasn’t too wild. However, the bigger story came at Cincinnati, where she had a legendary exchange with the chair umpire regarding a crying baby. The British player’s reaction, combined with audience support, became one of the season’s most iconic “meme-worthy” moments in tennis.

No. 6: Trump Causes US Open Final Delay

Who would have thought former US President Trump would make a grand appearance at the US Open final? The organizers prepared accordingly, delaying the final by 30 minutes, but the crowd was unimpressed, frequently booing during the event.Source: Tennis Home Author: Luo Cheng Qiye