The WTF Faces of Australian Open 2014: Part I

January 30, 2014February 3, 2014 Val and J.D.

Vera Zvonareva Australian Open 2014 Casey Dellacqua match towel over head photos pictures — **Welcome back, Vera.**

Tennis fans watching the Australian Open witnessed a lot of big WTF moments with the draw, as top seeds went out earlier than predicted to unexpected conquerors. But in a two-week tournament, there are so many things to think “WTF?” over, and it’s often written all over the players’ faces. We decided to revisit the AO14 and all the frustrations it can conjure, for tennis pros and spectators alike.

First, and probably most common, is that exasperated “WTF was that?” from the players themselves–when they hit a shot long, or wide, or so far long and wide it lands on another court…

Ajla Tomljanovic bad shot Sloane Stephens match Australian Open photos — Ajla Tomljanovic, in her match against Sloane Stephens.

Samantha Stosur Australian Open cringe Ana Ivanovic match photos hot pink dress — Sam Stosur, in her match against a very inspired Ana Ivanovic.

Ana Ivanovic frustrated pose missed shot blue draped neck dress orange visor photos — Ana had her turn to be frustrated by Sam…

Agnieszka Radwanska puckered bitch please expression Muguruza match Austrlain Open pics 2014 — Aga Radwanska, tackling upstart Garbine Muguruza.

Ana Ivanovic can be very expressive, outside of her wee fist pumps. This one may be our favorite “WTF” of all…

Ana Ivanovic spaz moment Serbian player Adidas dress crazy gesture after getting passed by Sam Stosur — Getting passed at the net is never a good feeling…

Sometimes it’s just an all-encompassing “WTF am I even DOING here?” kind of moment…

Sloane Stephens struggling in her match against Tomljanovic neon coral dress turquoise headband hands on hips — Sloane Stephens, who eventually gritted out the win against Ajla Tomljanovic

Frank Dancevic dejected exhausted after Benoit Paire match in brutal heat Australian Open — Frank Dancevic, wondering WTF they’re doing out in the extreme, Snoopy-hallucination-inducing heat.

It’s not always negative, though. Sometimes there’s a “WTF, did that go IN?” moment on the player’s own shot.

Ricardas Rycka Berankis holy shit line clipper look in Dolgopolov match Australian Open first round — Ricardas (Ricky!) Berankis, having a moment of glory against Alexandr Dolgopolov.

Then there’s the “WTF…dude…hahaa” when your opponent is just too damn good.

Thanasi Kokkinakis laughing hands on hips Rafael Nadal match great shot Aussie Open Rod Laver Arena — Thanasi Kokkinakis, marveling at the Wonder of Rafa.

Blaz Kavcic laughing at great winning shot from Roger Federer opening round Australian Open bright green shirt photos — Blaz Kavcic, wondering WTF was that winner from the mighty Federer.

Roger himself can be quite stoic during a match, but as he fought through another Fedal match at the Australian Open, we could hear the “Ugggghhh” in this “WTFuuuuu…”

Even though he won, Rafa struggled with many “WTF was that?” times of his own…

After their epic battles, the winners then had to face the gauntlet of “fun” Australian Open post-match interviews. Though most queries were harmless, many players nonetheless had some some suspicious, “WTF curve ball are you going to throw me next?” expressions on their faces.