SPORTSMANSHIP AT ITS BEST!

'That was in if you want to challenge it': Jack Sock stuns Lleyton Hewitt and costs himself a point, all in the name of sportsmanship at the Hopman Cup.

[@theolamp5312]

One of the great things about individual sports like Tennis & Golf is that you can be honest. You can do the right thing without being stared down in the locker room by your teammates.

[@eddyvideostar]

Theo: Thank you. The world's greatest comment.

[@TheUntitled100]

Add Snooker to that list as well

[@robinbucher4817]

one of my all time fave comments still today

[@robinbucher4817]

one of my all time fave comments still today

[@riendXkolya]

But this is Hopman Cup tho, a tournament between nations.. so he basically played in a team. Which makes his action even greater cause he dared to do that even when he knew his teammates could look down on him. 👏👏

[@rio20d]

Jack lost that match to Lleyton, but he definitely won the crowd's heart.

[@RichieDcik]

You need pretty good eyesight and quick reflexes to be a tennis player, plus on these hard courts the ball can leave marks when it hits the ground so you can check and see where it landed.

[@JollymixYT]

His is a definitely a talent for the future though he won many matches during this tournament.

[@nickrubin9589]

He won ours.

[@raindrop2218]

I don’t play tennis someone help me lol I’m confused

[@itrebor]

@@dougmoreira also the fact was this was the first serve so he could have served again and not use up a challenge.

[@independentfilmchannel1476]

The best thing about this is the look on Hewitt's face. It's a mixture of surprise, sheer delight, and pride in his opponent. This is tennis at its classiest.

[@bagofj3117]

I think at that level, the amount of effort blood sweat and tears it takes to win every point, to even get to compete, for jack to do that, most professionals at that level would think he is 'a sucker.'

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKe3pmiFhdyrbaM 🐐 of the year .

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

Or he was considering whether he was being trolled.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

@M But also it will have been completely ruined by Americans by that point.

[@gregengel1616]

@@cockoffgewgle4993 ?

[@workingman4918]

The world would be a whole lot better place if everyone was like him

[@JAmes-BoNDOO7]

Is it just me or the thumbnail looked like he was about to cry?

[@omprakashgupta1598]

Same here 🙄😂😂😂

[@obamalastname8489]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4WTlGqgqcmAjZI

[@joshtiglao869]

that’s why I clicked lmao

[@pablocgvd]

Hewitt always looks like that lmao

[@TheWoodgardian]

Last couple seconds, he's wiping "sweat" out of his eyes.

[@edwardmusicman896]

Ladies and Gentlemen, finally there is civility, sportsmanship and honesty in tennis.

[@SamSung-kg1yv]

You know this is like, a million years ago, right?

[@Bokgat]

@@SamSung-kg1yv during Jonny Mac’s era or before?

[@obamalastname8489]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4WTlGqgqcmAjZI

[@eadbert1935]

well, it's way easier to be a good sport in 1v1 i mean, things like that happen in teams as well, but honesty is not just about hurting yourself, but also your friends, it suddenly becomes a lot harder the issue is, 1v1 sports will never gather the same amount of crowds as team sports, so we usually don't see this

[@TheForbiddenDance]

And then on the opposite side, there is Novak Djokovic.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

The world needs more people like Jack Sock

[@h.peters]

I respect someone that's adamant at winning fair and square, with no favours necessary.

[@Railer61]

When even the ref busts up at it, you know it's quite something.

[@Railer61]

@@benbradbury1800 I just got challenge, but just that he even can't believe what's happening and has to laugh is quite an occasion

[@frankielight2696]

@@benbradbury1800 guy said “it’s in, it you wanna challenge it, yeah.” And ref confirms with him to give the other guy the point straightaway, and the other one didn’t challenge until he heard the ref just gave him the point. And the ref checked with him “He has given you the point anyway” and the other guy insisted to challenge. It was truly beautiful

[@darrencouncell4946]

He's like, really

[@MegaZak33]

I think he was surprised as Jack could have just given him the point without them going to hawkeye

[@martonkimp5613]

@@frankielight2696 Thank you, I thought Hewitt used the challenge to gain the point, but now I see it was fair play from him too.

[@kidwave1]

And why not? I'd rather lose by truth, than win by a mistake.

[@CraptasticFail]

Not me, though

[@DxModel219]

Oliver Z lol not alot of people and certainly not billionaires

[@CraptasticFail]

@@DxModel219 Cunning and clever tricks made me rich, though.

[@DxModel219]

Oliver Z yup

[@notpinhead3514]

@@CraptasticFail its too bad no one cares LOL

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

A single moment like that earned the respect of ALL of your peers in the locker room. Just because they’re your opponent, it doesn’t have to mean they’re your enemy.

[@markjohnson4962]

This brings tears to my eyes. As a coach of youth sports, I've shown this to my players (baseball and hockey). You can see the joy on the video of these two opponents on the court and clearly friends off the court. I have also advised that the dream of being a professional athlete is so extremely remote that they have a better chance of being an astronaut. Removing that pressure allows for the better enjoyment of the game. Win or lose, lessons are learned and you sweat just the same. I'm 64 and play racquetball, pickleball, volleyball and wallyball every week and after each session, I can't recall the score or even who won. But I know I had a good time and a good sweat.

[@simplysimple7628]

This is what kids need to be taught. Be honest and take a loss like a champ. Too much whiny and manipulative pricks today. In government and entertainment.

[@brasondenton401]

I agree!

[@dedukator4395]

This is Hopman Cup...

[@iRaps1]

You started it great and finished with populist bullshit. Way to be wholesome, idiot.

[@zenoblazenkv]

@@iRaps1 😂😂😂

[@mc-fs8ek]

john McEnroe has entered the chat

[@janishollenbeck2221]

Best part is that Jack Sock went on to win a gold and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics - so he didn't have to wait until he arrived in heaven to receive his reward.

[@devilhunterred]

There's no heaven..........Heaven is what we make of our time and place on earth right now.

[@Skelly5962]

Midnite Reveries And right on cue, a compulsive atheist who just can't let someone express a sentiment. Oh and yup, there's a Heaven.

[@oscaka0073]

Skelly You do know that Atheist tends to get all mad and emo whenever theist talks about their gods etc right ? Nothing new 😂 .

[@Tyrgalon]

Thats because there is no need to involve a magic sky man into this.

[@TryPuttingItInRice]

Skelly Prove there's a Heaven or just shut up.

[@Beregond1861]

Something *far* more valuable than a point in a sport match was gained that day, and they both knew it.❤

[@notintohandles]

The entire world should adopt this as the moral standard.

[@EmperorKrow]

That guys look when his opponent said, "That was in if u wanna challenge it."

[@ReidTheRulesGuy]

The brightest and most confused smile ever

[@garethdwright91]

It was a look that clearly said "What a Schmuck, no chance I'd ever do that".

[@Yasser-hy8tn]

What happens if he challenges it and it turns out to be out?

[@siler7]

That guys

[@CC-bu2gv]

@@Yasser-hy8tn then u dont trust that guy anymore

[@RelaxxedRage]

if you want to be challenged you gotta be honest, good guy jack

[@newhope5729]

530 likes and no reply? Lemme give a reply : Have a good day gentleman😊

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKe3pmiFhdyrbaM 🐐 of the year.

[@MakHash420]

What an absolute legend. Good on him. Honesty is the best policy.

[@virgo5627]

One of the many reasons i love tennis and other individual sports..u can be brutally honest even if it meant u will loose there's no pressure from other teammates..This man set a really good example. Well done mate.

[@michmat77]

We need more of this in our lives. Starting with me.

[@waluigiw.8132]

niiiice

[@ReMattch]

Nobody's perfect! Stop trying to be "the best" and just be who you are! That's the lesson I got from this video.

[@SuperKrisco]

Love it! I'll join ya!

[@jimspencer5746]

Amén... Joyce Meyers has a challenge that is free!.. Make three people smile every day.... That's it... I love it and daily strive to brighten random peoples' day! You would be amazed at what a $2 tip through the drive thru does!

[@brianbrand9937]

If you want to live in a better world, be a better person.

[@jenniferreed6621]

This is a man of personal integrity. He understands how hollow an unfair win would be, and that losing fairly is better than winning due to a mistake. It is more than good sportsmanship, it is holding your personal honor above winning a game, even if the game is very important.

[@thisbushnell4824]

@M if only there wasn't the history of corruption.......

[@avlisk]

I spent nearly my entire working life around professional sports where the mantra was, "If you're not cheating, you're not trying." Thank you for this, Jack Sock. You know that a cheater isn't a winner.

[@aaronmendonca6040]

Did play for the Astros?

[@steveparish4209]

Sometimes being a good person is more important than winning a single point.

[@badger4382]

Jack Sock is clearly a CLEAN and HONEST man! He even has the face of somebody who is always honest, straight and a better yet...a gentleman.

[@dennissalamone5794]

hey nothing stinks about that sock lol

[@ironhazes]

What you're saying is you can identify an honest person by their face ;-)

[@Vauge-Nightmare]

alot of people said the same about Ted Bundy

[@goblinoide]

A couple problems with this comment. 1. Nobody is 'always honest', we have all told lies before. 2. You can't identify an honest person by their face. Please put more thought into future comments.

[@GinkgoPete]

@@goblinoide You the comment police or something? This was 3 years ago, fam.

[@Teagrex]

"Well this better be in otherwise he'll look like a goose" lmao

[@sega64official]

But at least he'd be a good sportsmangoose

[@TedsHoldOver]

Sock's honesty made me like him. That shoulder shrug at 0:45 made me want to buy him a beer.

[@Casanovamorris]

Your easily pleased.

[@editor7354]

@@Casanovamorris no

[@anasmarsafi5732]

Mmmm sus ..

[@reecen819]

Started getting into tennis recently and as a football fan, I’ve noticed how honest everyone is! And it’s refreshing to see!

[@ParkerDewrell]

0:17 "this is the greatest man I have ever played"

[@geoffbruce8605]

Haha the look on Hewitt's face is so priceless.

[@sanekabc]

@Elliot Thay How about disbelief, gratitude, admiration.

[@someonesomeone7423]

@@sanekabc perfectly described

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKe3pmiFhdyrbaM 🐐 of the year.

[@Estiallina]

This was so beautiful. This is what self-respect and integrity look like.

[@kurtsudheim825]

Being an aussie, he better have bought him a couple rounds after that

[@scotthunt2479]

The best part of this is that the Chair Umpire, Carlos Ramos, went along with it by the book - much to the delight of the crowd. Enjoy your retirement, Carlos. You were one of the best.

[@valeriakashirina6516]

Such a fair play, #respect :)

[@glossalth]

Take a bow young man you have restored my faith in mankind ,, you might have lost the game .But you won total respect.

[@IknowRight-yb8rd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXFlJSNo96VsNU .,.,

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKe3pmiFhdyrbaM 🐐 of the year .

[@ObzTicle]

@M What relevance whatsoever does your reply have to his comment...

[@ufargarnidgit1927]

I haven't seen sportsmanship like this in tennis since John McEnroe.

[@billhenry]

There will always be moments when you can let you character show. Recognize them and embrace them. You'll never regret it.

[@sebastianmarin9362]

There's something about sportsmanship that really moves me.

[@Bullzeye1000yds]

Ethics and Morals. Very hard to find in this age of deceitfulness. A man of character. Never let "them" take it from you. Dang, he's not even my son and I'm proud.

[@niningriskianti4657]

Sport is beautifull, sometimes it can touch our heart and we can feel how amazing that feeling

[@aj_my_space]

The world needs more of this mentality❤️

[@RockyBighorn]

Respect.

[@geoffbruce8605]

Find yourself somebody who looks at you the way Hewitt looks at Sock at 0:18.

[@jakolmydig960]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmZo6KqpbWIZ7M ,,

[@kevinbenedict5853]

This made me bawl out. So used to hearing the world is full of deceitful , dishonest ppl who say and do things as means to get to their end ,that moments like these makes me shed a tear.

[@Tovek]

I wish the world was full of decent people like this gentleman.

[@m.j.luckett6770]

Good on Him, Class Act. I only hope his parents raised a whole passel of young'uns to help salt the earth with more good people to give example to the rest of us.

[@ebookpioneers]

You got _that_ right.

[@StremeSpoats]

They did, i hit with his older brother in Omaha one time, super nice guy

[@uberrideadventures271]

omaha nebraska?

[@StremeSpoats]

matt g yep, that’s the place

[@jedinxf7]

I hope you meant seed the earth lol, wouldn't be very nice to salt the earth.

[@rebharath]

that's someone that loves the game. well done JS.

[@jeffmcclure918]

Thats a good dude right there. No one would have thought twice about it had he said nothing, but he gained a lot of respect for stepping up.

[@-The-Stranger-]

No serious competitor and sportsman ever wants to win on a technicality or a blown call. Your award would be a lie.

[@debbiebrooks3473]

That is one of the best examples of good sportsmanship EVER in any sport I have ever seen. Bravo! What an honest young man. 🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏾🎾

[@ricardomurillo5205]

Sportsmanship: We're here to achieve the best version of ourselves with skill, integrity and respect. Winning everything at all costs is for losers.

[@mikepitts8470]

Well said, my friend.

[@sprolyborn2554]

depends on what we're talking about and whats at stake. there are some things in life where you better win at all costs. because the consequences of being an honest loser are catastrophic. no sports championship comes close to what im talking about mind you.

[@ricardomurillo5205]

@@sprolyborn2554 I truly believe that winning at all costs only makes the sport worse no matter what, therea are no ifs because once you open that pandora's box you can't close it. My favorite well known sports figures such as Federer or Pele rarely or ever resorted to cheating or disqualifying their opponents as their main philosophy, they even suffered some defeats and accepted them only to rebound and do better. Those who believe winning at all costs pays, well they can join the ranks of cyclist Lance Armstrong who won countless times but got addicted and bullied his team into "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen." Armstrong was subsequently banned from the sport. So yes better to lose a game with dignity than to win at all costs and risk being known for the rest of eternity as the dishonest winner.

[@sprolyborn2554]

@@ricardomurillo5205 did I not just say in my previous reply I wasn't talking about sports?

[@ricardomurillo5205]

@@sprolyborn2554 point taken and apologize. However how do you dissociate your attitude in life from your attitude in sports. I can't. A dishonest person in sports will likely be a sore loser in life. Some books have come out, including by Republicans, sharing how Trump would lose his temper and even cheat in golf in order to win at all costs. My reaction was, is anybody surprized? Maybe Obama did the same but Trump loves to bring attention to himself on his sporting abilities and how he loves to win no matter what.

[@Ducksoup67]

What a wonderful world this would be if everyone played "the game" this way.

[@dodgo]

If there was any doubt in your mind that this took place in Australia, listen carefully at 0:09 when you can hear a spectator immediately call "Bullshit!" on the fault!

[@vinnyhighstrung1338]

I play a lot of tennis, squash and racquetball....the speed and accuracy these guys have is just unbelievable.

[@-ram-m2664]

I like this. It is just a game. Favorite part was chair umpire asking, "Really?"

[@ngonzale3]

Moments like these never go out of style.

[@mautauya6659]

"That's in i wanna challenge it" what a hero

[@Bubbleb2]

Jack, you are the man! Way to go! I remember Patrick Rafter doing something similar years ago in favor for his opponent. I believe it was at Wimbledon. Great sportsmanship!

[@lovemecom3832]

He showed an inspiring act towards his opponent. He showed us that he is just a good man. He was worth the praises and respect of people. You may not have gotten the points, but you are winners in our heart.

[@BeNice4243]

Quite refreshing to see smiles all around!

[@ReMattch]

0:45 that is the smile of a human being embracing his selflessness and fallibleness, no ego or pride in sight, just a player having fun. Or that's just the way I see it and he's screaming internally!

[@kenramdharry6238]

Suddenly, I'm wondering if THIS is the true fruit of all sports. If so, then Jack Sock must be one of the real greats. Wonderful!

[@TiazaLynn]

One of the only “sportsmenship” moments in tennis that felt legitimate. Well done, sir!!’

[@ktwashere5637]

honesty matters. what a stand up guy

[@chrissiem3958]

Love that massive cheer at the end 😄 his mumma raised him right.

[@roycemachado9770]

Well Done Jack..wish there were more like you

[@workingman4918]

Wow what a true sportsman and human being

[@ranaazizurrehmankhan6867]

Salute to you for integrity during the moment of lose or win..... You won the hearts..

[@ihateregistrationbul]

Good on you Jack

[@BasicBodThor]

This is great for two reasons. Jack Socks conceded the point saying it was in, meaning Lleyton didn't have to challenge, but he did anyways

[@truthShallPrevailRRVS]

Now that's a MAN OF INTEGRITY !!!! Respect 🙏🏼

[@DulcisAbsentia]

The face of his opponent when he recognized that the ball was in, even he had restored faith in humanity 🥺

[@Le_Fenix]

0:18 the best reaction I've ever seen

[@andersoncosta5526]

Pity footballers can’t adapt a similar approach instead of just falling over and trying to get opposing players punished!

[@drunkenhobo8020]

The problem with football is it's a two-way thing. How many times have you seen a player deliberately foul another to stop a dangerous attack? I never understand why that's seen as "clever play" but diving is seen as "dirty cheating". Both are cheating.

[@andersoncosta5526]

@@drunkenhobo8020 I have said for years that the so called professional foul (re-named the cynical tackle by myself) should be punished with both a yellow card as it is now but also with 15 minutes or so in the sin bin. Of course, no football authority will be allowed to bring this into the game because the big boys won’t allow it!

[@Sidiciousify]

@@andersoncosta5526 u can't substitute in pro soccer.

[@corkus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5aWg3RmirGLi7M

[@DirtCheapMeals]

Lost the point but gained the respect of every person there. What a class act!

[@scotthunt2479]

Hewitt didn't lose the point on that particular serve. Since the serve was in, they would replay the point and Hewitt would get a first serve. You can hear the Chair Umpire say "First serve" at 0:28.

[@Truebar01]

Integrity ! So nice to see there is still people on this planet having some integrity!

[@drez769]

what a hero

[@blank_stare_productions]

GOOD ON YOU JACK. Now that's keepin' it gangster.

[@sauravbanerjee3552]

This guy is crazy good at the game to be able to see what neither the opponent nor the referee nor the entire stadium could see, and the way he told 'its in if you want to challenge it' showed the confidence he had in his judgement

[@jasonmateus924]

Honesty and respect go a VERY long way. Good for them both.

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

The mark of a true sportsman, and a truly descent human being!!!

[@maxmustermann369]

not a tennis fan (never watched a whole match, so i have no idea why this was suggested to me), but that was wholesome...

[@wdp638]

Wonderful sportsmanship, rare honesty and beautiful tennis players!

[@andydavies5883]

Wow what a great moment of sportsmanship and honesty 👍

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

That's how you win even if the final score is against you.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

@@Hillgrov Is that right? Still, very respectable.

[@elvis55555]

Gold Medal winner Rio 2016 mixed doubles

[@sylvaindore3190]

I'm never tired of seeing this video. Need more of those moments.

[@Pr1ckles]

This needs to happen more often in the world. I'm doing my best to help!

[@GothicLeviathan]

Integrity is worth more than a point👌

[@babyfezza7169]

It took me twenty re listens but he says" it was in if U want to challenge it"

[@robsubs1234]

Class act. We need more of that in this world. Winning and losing still matter (no participation trophies). How you do it is even more important!

[@toddpurvis9621]

You nailed it. Couldn't agree more.

[@trwent]

Some things are more important than winning and losing.

[@KnicksNYanks84]

I’ve never seen this in sports ever. Well done jack.

[@jaybayer3670]

Thank God they had that computer simulation for me to infer what happened. Cause lord knows I didn't catch a single word anyone said.

[@clocksurfer]

THIS RIGHT HERE is what the world needs now! From ALL of us!

[@analogstickler]

I hope Lleyton bought him a drink after that. One of my favorite things about tennis is how chill the players are.

[@dimitarpetkov4442]

Sock is a cool guy I remember when Grigor made two points between the legs he applauded

[@DocWolph]

"He got me. Give it to him."

[@Saurabh-xf7pe]

For those who didn't understand, the one who is challenging is jack sock and one who hit the ball is hewit, now everyone thought that it was a fault and now jack was going to win but jack challeged on the behalf of hewit that the ball served by hewit was in. Jack lost this match but he won all audience as well as us

[@eastbro]

Jack Sock won the respect of Australia.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

That's Honor & Integrity!!

[@matthewklestinski7030]

This is going to be around *forever* Forty years from now, his grandchildren will be in grade school, and presenting in Internet Citizen class, "This is the Integrity example our group was asked to find, with my Grandfather on the highlight reel."