"This is a joke!" | Asal v Makin | PSA World Championships 2022-23 | RD3 HIGHLIGHTS

[@soobster]

It seems asal has learned a new trick to block in the back left corner. Keeping his racket at waist height stiffly at a 45° angle to his body to cause enough contact to slow his opponent. A little more discrete than the trailing leg but still very obvious if you notice Makin’a reactions

[@FadiLeader]

8:46 I get what ur saying here

[@Simon-yj4rt]

Holy - his coaching team is next level...

[@momosalah7057]

I know Asal doesn’t have the best behavior on court but you people making these cheating conspiracy theories are worse than flat earthers

[@11Itchyknuckles]

Asal is both an outstanding player and a total embarrassment to the game.

[@malickghachem6777]

this is closer to the mark than a lot of the comments - i’d tone down the second part somewhat: he still lacks judgment and the suspension has not taught him that safety comes first - too bad that his faults in this (critical) area prevent some folks from acknowledging that his talent is astronomical - i wonder if even he recognizes his own talent, because if he did, he might not squander it on these poor judgment calls like the boast straight into Makin

[@fern6114]

Absolutely correct…he is missing the real spirit of the game

[@davesmith826]

@@malickghachem6777 It's obvious to anyone with a pair of eyes that he's a rank egotist. His problem is not knowing how good he is, but rather thinking he's far better than he actually is.

[@damon123jones]

@@fern6114 he is squash itself, ask the beast

[@InshushaGroupie]

3 month ban for what he did here, apparently. I heard he's come back with a better mindset.

[@crtgamer2355]

It's one thing hitting your opponent with the ball by accident, but then kicking the wall like that...I'm just speechless.

[@xpedisinusantara7758]

thats wasnt an accident. he knew where was makin and hit the shot anyway

[@ahmedyoussef4147]

He was trying to play a boast he do it many times from this angle in the match

[@xpedisinusantara7758]

@Ahmed Youssef even an amateur could see where the opponent is at. Considering his past incidents with countless number of professionals, I cannot accept that it's just an accident. He literally chose a boast because makin was there trying to get out of a straight drive or hoping that asal calls for a let but asal was determined to injure makin it seems

[@losuk8]

@@ahmedyoussef4147 your eyes should be dropped somewhere

[@ahmedyoussef4147]

@Xpedisi Nusantara many players this season hit there opponents with the ball that means that all of them do it on purpose

[@Folydj]

Asal's behavior is traditionally at an embarrassing level

[@Wtfman-o5h]

​@@9ooooooooooooooop makes perfect sense, what a well written piece

[@loewenberg11]

TRUE!!!

[@kokochipssyd7686]

Its stress bra, what do you want him to do, clutch his nunnies?

[@markn.7914]

@@9ooooooooooooooop to write English?

[@momosalah7057]

Actually no he played very well and his behavior was no different than Makin’s. You people just parrot these behavior comments on any Asal match. The guy is talented and he is better, just accept it.

[@michaelmoore6287]

So Asal hits another opponent…He did play some great squash but his movement once he plays the ball remains dodgy particularly in the back corners

[@B1J0D]

I still think Asal is impeding his opponents movements. Almost every rally Makin is forced to not take a direct path to the ball.

[@davesmith826]

Agree. There is only one solution: run right through him from the first rally. Asal also uses his opponents for leverage by pushing off them with his arm when vying for the T.

[@martincollins6632]

Have to also agree. His movements often take the opponents line to the ball but only just enough to add a bit of a bump... after a few dozen of those errors and fatigue set in... I think his style of play is very unsporting and constitutes cheating.

[@momosalah7057]

Trying to make everything look like a Asal cheating conspiracy thoery instead of accepting that he is playing better than Makin is just embarrassing

[@B1J0D]

@@momosalah7057 have you ever played squash?

[@Wesselvanwyk]

Asal is such an embarrassment at the moment

[@mike-sw]

Always has been and never learnt a lesson.

[@momosalah7057]

Trying to make everything look like a Asal cheating conspiracy thoery instead of accepting that he is playing better than Makin is what is really embarrassing

[@logx-ow1us]

It’s not that. It’s just he keeps doing foolish things. He’s an amazing player,but he needs to clean up his act.@@momosalah7057

[@fm1326]

Avoid watching any of his games

[@tomasdepaauw5967]

Fitting title; this is a joke - Player comes back from suspension. - Player hits opponent for no reason what so ever - Promote it as a highlight of world championship. This is a joke indeed.

[@damon123jones]

He is a winner, and you are a wine and dinner

[@justreason5868]

It wasn't a deliberate shot to hit the opponent, though.

[@networkn]

@@justreason5868 Have you played squash? There was absolutely no reason to play that shot. Not from a safety perspective, not from a strategic perspective. He and Makin have history. He's either stupid or he did it deliberately. Neither scenario is flattering for Asal. My 13 year old sone would have called for a let.

[@justreason5868]

@@networkn your choice of language and manners deserves no response on the issue.

[@networkn]

@@justreason5868 and yet you responded. Any club level player would have called for a let. He was recently banned for a similar action and immediately back from ban does it again. There are terms to describe such people.

[@Feline-friend007]

Yet again joey cheers on as asal exhibits some very disturbing and anti social behavior. When in the history of squash has a player ever kicked into the front wall of the court? He should be disqualified for that.

[@captainzork6109]

Nick Matthew kicked the side wall in one of his matches

[@Feline-friend007]

@@captainzork6109 ok, fair enough.

[@captainzork6109]

@@Feline-friend007 Just to say we shouldn't really speak too ill too soon of having a bit of antics. But I agree with you Asal is too much, to the point he's annoying and toxic. But for me the truly aggreous part about his specific kick is that it seems to be a release of emotion of him feeling outdone by the referee for punishing him with a conduct stroke. Hope he learns

[@Feline-friend007]

@@captainzork6109 agreed

[@ewallt]

Asal deserved the conduct stroke. Even amateurs know not to hit that shot. However, it’s looked like stupidity to me rather than intent (if it were intentional, the punishment should be far more severe).

[@firstwavenegativity6379]

Honestly, I think a lot of these problems come from the reffing that encourages dangerous play. If he hadn't played, he would probably have been given a no let. He still shouldn't have played it, but the refs actively encourage this with their decisions

[@armandpretorius3378]

​@@firstwavenegativity6379 wholly agree. Reffing these days encourage play but it comes at a cost

[@AlastairCunning]

@@firstwavenegativity6379 You describe a real problem with current reffing, but this isn't an example of it. He tried to play a boast, not directly at the front wall. It's a symptom of his deep disregard for player safety and win at all costs attitude. It's egotistic and pathetic.

[@andrewcutler4599]

Asal had the boast (which he went for), a drop on the left front, or something to the back left. The second two options are attacks but not winners unless quite good. Agree it was just kind of dumb that he went for the boast, but no reason it was bad intent. He just wanted the (reckless) winner. RE refs encouraging this: IMO it should be a let, but obviously if you ask for it some refs will give a no let. Even at the club level some may be annoyed that you don't just take the drop. Kind of a give and take how much we want to punish people for being out of position. Do you need to leave every shot for your opponent open? At least at the lower levels, this is impossible given how loose the play is.

[@AlastairCunning]

@@andrewcutler4599 Mostly agree here. The crucial thing is just how unnecessary the boast is. The opponent only has to provide direct access to the front wall, not indirect access. So playing a dangerous shot indirectly to the front wall is reckless. And he does it A LOT. If I had to guess, the reason he does it, as well as playing lots of leg grazing cross courts, is to intimidate the opponent and subconsciously make them move a little further from the T. It's dark arts stuff. The direct opposite of sportsmanship.

[@andredejongh1411]

Even a million excuses from him WILL not change my thoughts! 💩

[@fm1326]

He doesn't need to have you change thoughts for him. He's the upcoming phenomenon which we all have to witness grow in stature and there's no escape.

[@murshidlatif3605]

I am one of those crazy few who believed in Asal. I thought he was misjudged and mistreated. He is not as everybody think. His blocking is not worse than other players. I thought he is maturing and start behaving like a human being. I still thought it is just time and he will go back to his senses and be a normal human. After the celebration this game. I am now convinced that this guy is a hopeless case. He is just an immature crazy child. No respect for the game or opponents. I was rooting for him every time he plays. He is a great talent. What a waste. I think I am done with this child.. I hope he looses all his games. I do not want to see him celebrate anymore. Again I think he is hopeless.

[@FinancialFreebo]

If you observe his actions, his interactions with his father, and his comments, it is obvious that he was raised to be a total arrogant, self righteous little boy.

[@sandralelievre9445]

One day very soon other players will not enter any tournaments he enters,, karma is at his door..

[@FinancialFreebo]

@@sandralelievre9445 I have thought about the same thing. They might play in the tournament and then forfeit if they have to face Asal, or... go in and play even dirtier than he does and let the chips fall where they may. The only thing is... that is not very professional....

[@rolandemmerich5993]

Why does he have to be such a jerk, hitting his opponent?

[@damon123jones]

That was a winning shot for him...the opponent stuck his raquet in the way

[@Cjs94]

@@damon123joneswhat are you on about it hit him in the backside and Asal should’ve not played the shot if he was in his way

[@watching99134]

@@damon123jones It didn't hit his racquet and you're only required to give your opponent access to the frontwall not the sidewalls.

[@paran0idgaming595]

@5:50 Asal hit Makin with a shot. That should be a stroke to Makin, since Asal was playing a boast, and not a direct shot to the front wall. What was the official call in the game? For those who don't know, Asal just recently got back from a 6-week suspension after hitting Lucas Serme in the head with a very dangerous shot.

[@clydewardle]

Exactly. Asal said in the interview afterwards that he should/could have had a stroke, but that’s not true. He had a clear line to the whole of the front wall from where he struck the ball. Therefore, the only way he could hit Makin was with a boast, and therefore that could only be a let ball. And the only way to hit Makin with the ball in that situation, given that Asal had a clear view of Makin’s position, is INTENTIONALLY. Dirty player. Still.

[@admyre]

Actually that suspension wasn't for the Lucas Serme incident, it was for dangerous play vs. Mazen Hashem and Ali Farag [edited from Marwan El Shorbagy].

[@pierreaugustin8571]

Each video of that guy makes me sick : opponents can't move freely, are being shot, must support that circus... Please, dear Nature, make something si that we can enjoy watching squash again.

[@tonytan5945]

Am I the only one secretly wishing the front wall came crashing down on him after he kicked it

[@davesmith826]

No, you're not. Another ban, this time for 12 weeks, and a record fine would do him a world of good.

[@momosalah7057]

Makin can shout celebrate midset @5:45 but when Asal does it he is embarrassing

[@jhwheuer]

Guy needs to be banned for a year to cool down.

[@Feline-friend007]

Nah, he will never learn.

[@jhwheuer]

@@Feline-friend007 at least we would have peace for a year.

[@andredejongh1411]

Try Life.....

[@mike-sw]

At least a life, ideally multiple lifetimes.

[@steverogers7473]

God, he is easy to dislike...... The Circus returns

[@brianoconnor2623]

Asal is a deserving winner of this match but he’s a tramp. He had no business hitting the shot that struck Makin.

[@magedhafez5176]

It's like Asal is holding a joystick and directing the match the way he wants. extra ordinary player. That hit was unintended but he should've been more cautious

[@helmuthjr]

Asal is a bad example to sport

[@damon123jones]

Sheep response

[@simonbarker4017]

Fresh back from a ban and he hits him...

[@M0odez]

5:53 is always a difficult situation. In theory, Makin hit a loose shot and Asal should have had the right to try to gain an advantage from it despite having turned, yet there was no option he could have taken that allowed him to do so. - If Asal stops, the ref could give anything from a no let to a stroke depending on how well Makin cleared, but Makin did an excellent job of clearing the swing and leaving the whole front wall available so a no let was very possible. - Therefore, Asal plays the best shot available which is the boast, which Makin can (deliberately or not) block without penalty because the ball is not travelling directly to the front wall. EDIT: Should rule 9.1.3 have been applied and Asal given a stroke?

[@robbinburns6329]

Asal can choose to play or not play. If he chose not, and the ref says "no let" he can remind the ref he just recently hurt an opponent by playing and is the referee wanting him to go ahead and swing away because he will happily do so going forward. Alternatively, if he was worried about "no let" then he absolutely has 100% right to take advantage of Makin having to clear 100% of the front wall, but he must hit directly at the front wall. If his shot is hit directly at the front wall, even the furthest right hand edge, then Makin would have no reason to be upset if he stepped in and was struck. So that was his option - hit to any part of the front wall he desires. Note this was not a "turn" under the rules as the ball did not pass by one side of his body and then get struck on the other (which is why he does retain full right to hit to 100% of the front wall and Makin must clear accordingly.) Players always have the possibility of playing "reverse boosts" in any situation they like, and this is usually done for tactical/taking advantage reasons. However, a player making this kind of boast accepts responsibility for not hitting his opponent. If you do hit the opponent, then It might be a "let" under the general rules, but you are also risking "conduct warning or conduct stroke" if the referee feels your choice to hit was reckless or dangerous. Exactly what happened in this case.

[@M0odez]

@@robbinburns6329 Great point that it was not actually a turn under the rules; this does mean that rule 9.1.3 covers this situation and allows for a stroke to be awarded to Asal if it's deemed to be a winning return, even though the ball is not travelling directly to the front wall. One would hope that this same logic gives Asal the chance of being awarded a stroke under rule 8.6.7 if he had stopped, but I've never seen this applied because usually the non-striker doesn't block the boast like Makin did here.

[@jegford]

Asal is clearly the master at just very subtly impeding opponents path to the ball. In a game of such fine margins it must be the most frustrating thing to play against, you can see how annoyed Makin gets with it. Very cynical and unsporting play

[@davesmith826]

His indiscretions re: movement have been well documented. What I think also deserves attention is his body language and facial expressions. He has perfected the art of appearing innocent whenever a call is made. He uses this whenever impeding an opponent and knows precisely what he's doing. He's a deeply unpleasant man who deserves a good hiding.

[@sabbialmighty7249]

is Asal alright in the head?

[@lamgary2507]

Asal should not play squash. He should go for MMA.

[@davesmith826]

He'd get smashed to bits in MMA. I support this career change with all my heart!

[@Timmym33]

Well played Makin, can’t we just get rid of Asal.

[@Studwick]

How can Asal say at end it’s a stroke for him when ball is going sidewall first. It’s actually a let by technical rules, I would’ve given a let but seemed a bit excessive of an angle so conduct stroke fair too.

[@M0odez]

But he didn't say that???? He immediately asks for only a let, the commentators state "he's not asking for the stroke", and then in his interview he says "I was playing only a boast to try and finish the shot" ... "so I ask for a let ball"

[@damon123jones]

Always a let ,yes....referee writing his own rules

[@VanSafa]

If the boast would be a winning shot it can be a stroke but it's very rare. Rule 9.1.3

[@watching99134]

@@M0odez He said it should have been a stroke in the post-game interview.

[@benjo0101]

He gave it as a conduct stroke for unsportsmanlike play. Which it definitely was. He's hit enough squash balls to know what he was doing

[@FinancialFreebo]

Asal says he didn't see Makin, but, mysteriously, he chose a boast into the right corner.....

[@mike-sw]

Just ban Asal for life and get over with!

[@yunginspirit3162]

Asal needs to stop kicking and bashing the court walls!

[@eneeland]

Asal said quickly sounds like another word more in line with his behaviour.

[@daksta50]

I for one, am glad to see Asal got a 12 week suspension. Hitting your opponent with the ball shows a low club level grade awareness of your obligations toward player safety and game etiquette. The game doesn’t need him on the court.

[@momosalah7057]

Embarrassing stuff by Makin, trying to make everything look like a Asal cheating conspiracy thoery instead of accepting that he is playing someone better than him

[@juanivankss]

PSA I'm sorry to see a Player like Asal, the truth discredits the game of Squash. Squash is a game for gentlemen, not for an Insolent like him and his Father!! I love this sport since 1987, I am a Player, Teacher and Referee from Argentina, but this leaves us far from taking this beautiful sport to the Olympics, x players like Mr ASAL......

[@andrewpycroft3046]

He knew exactly where makin was, dirity and unnecessary yet again..

[@us-Bahn]

PJ is “in the forest on a horse with a whistle.”😅

[@carolinefoulkes9599]

I hate to see how youngsters follow Asal, he is such a bad example of sportsmanship !!!!!

[@carlyayling3729]

Kicking the court wall? Absolutely disgusting display of behaviour, doesn't matter how good you are.

[@ricardoborges4637]

Asal does not consider that both players are responsable for their safety on the court! And this is way more important then converting a point!

[@carolinefoulkes9599]

Asal should be banned or punished, like the brat he is !!!!

[@us-Bahn]

Asal was cornered by tournament organizers after he slam kicked the front wall.

[@xpedisinusantara7758]

Asal is known for dangerous play has no regards for his opponents safety. he is a dirty player.

[@pixo154]

I felt Asal is trying to growing up, I hope, he can bring his passion and talent into a kind of game of respect squash, like James Willstrop.

[@garethjones5385]

Yup. Despite the other comments here, this was a great performance by Asal and he was the better player. I'm NOT an Asal fan, but he did really well here.

[@remcovandijk279]

​@@garethjones5385 I agree he played some outlandish squash but his behavior is just abysmal. And what's with the stupid mime performance and idiotic screaming after the match? Is that the new normal according to Asal? I know other players do some venting at the end as well, sometimes, but he's looking like his brain short-circuited. I'm going to put him on my ignore list again, the guy's still an embarrassment to the sport.

[@alirezagh.8774]

I think Asal did not learned from his suspension. Having him in the competitions is not safe for other players. He needs therapy on top of his suspension.

[@networkn]

He disagreed with his suspension, so why would he change his behaviour? In order to change you need you to understand there is a problem. Sadly he can't see it.

[@michaelmitchell8567]

What a chop!

[@GG-gk7jn]

Next suspension will be coming soon…. 😂

[@fredysierra4562]

Lastima que se pierda lo bonito del juego limpio, creo que el receso no le sento nada bien...que me dicen de esa patada al final de juego 🤮

[@Nowokebloke9222]

Oh good, Asal is back☹️

[@benjo0101]

He's clearly one of the great modern talents. Still an absolute tool who blocks every rally. Desoukky did the same for so long, asal is a much better player and would have still won if he'd played clean. He was way better today. Shame

[@toptrump1499]

Ban Asal again

[@mikereeves75]

The aslal of the PSA

[@hardeeprehsi1072]

It seems the powers to be are fearful of Asal dominance and are frankly trying to bring him down. That boast ,clearly Makin walked into it before Asal played the shot and guess what, Asal was punished. Ok the wall kick was too much but could you blame a young man being singled out.

[@Kimi-tk4kj]

So true

[@Simon-yj4rt]

Anyone commenting that Asal hitting Makin was unintentional is missing the point. The shot is "risky", i.e., there is a high chance Asal will hit Makin, despite his skill level, and his attempts not too. Which is what happened. This is why you have safety lets, and call a let when there is a "chance" you may hit your opponent. Asal doesn't do this, he takes the risk, not caring that he may hurt his his opponent. Serme is the perfect example. No other player on the tour does this, speaks volumes about his character. He's obviously good, but I hate watching him play, and I have concern for the safety of the other players (and PSA should as well). PSA need to sort him out, or boot him off tour.

[@clydewardle]

It’s worse than that. He hit Makin intentionally. Makin was in his clear line of sight (and not in the ball’s line to the front wall).

[@franskrause4658]

Asal is a huge embarrassment.

[@equiguidecommunicationequi3219]

Asal est vraiment une purge !! Sera détesté autant qu'il a de talent, et ce n'est pas peu dire. Tous les joueurs, y compris les moins talentueux, savent très bien qu'il ne faut pas jouer ce genre de balle !

[@abdulgester]

Asal should grow up

[@bzijp]

Indeed. I wish him a lot of acromegaly.

[@us-Bahn]

Saw him play Mosaad live. Asal looked noticeably slower than pre-suspension. Rust?

[@Pookie2533]

Straight to the comments

[@leonardodominguez3491]

Always Asal's mark;poor sportsmanship.

[@rockokodude]

totally unnecessary shot from asal, and obviously he is lying when he said he did not see makin..... wonderful win but punctured with a single horrendous play....

[@shahg25]

Say what you want, but Asal is strong af!

[@Erougel]

Ah, the magic flour of Medellin...Are there anti-doping controls in squash? Given reactions of this young player, I doubt he drinks mineral water and eats only with slow sugars.

[@etiennebass2668]

Les contrôles anti-dopages, c'est comme les descentes de police à Aulnay : on y trouve que ce que l'on y cherche. 😀

[@romainalbric1310]

Asal is a shame for this game! I'm sad to see this!

[@jvtogo]

En estos momentos, es un problema de PSA: deberian sin duda dar ejemplo suspendiendole de nuevo. Da igual la intencionalidad, el hecho de golpear al oponente (reiterativamente) y de celebrar una victoria de esa forma agresiva y nada respetuosa deberia ser cortada para no crear mal precedente. Hasta en un deporte tan poco noble como el fútbol este tipo de cosas son penalizadas con dureza.

[@filra2274]

One day he'll hurt someone badly.

[@liujohannes7778]

Is the ref calling him arsehole?

[@walterlee6082]

A boast that hits your opponent? A subtle block for a winner? And then top everything off with a kick to the glass. Why am I not surprised, sigh....

[@damianwollny5659]

I wanne start a petition to ban Asal from the sport I love. Anyone interested in signing it?

[@berenscott9347]

For sure, but I can't say I love squash any more. Used to dream of attending it live, now I don't give a damn.

[@Wtfman-o5h]

Makin should of bashed him up for drilling him with the ball...

[@martincollins6632]

Why do i get the feeling we disnt getbtonsee 98% of the controversial points?

[@elsbells8545]

Tournament have to sanction Asal (again)

[@barryng7924]

Asal is unsafe.

[@da7war655]

Lol people really envy Egypt's domination on the game so they hate ppl like NPCs lol

[@scrapekinggy]

What a match

[@dslechip]

Once a goof always a goof i guess. Just like his old man.

[@Flxz0r]

Shame on the PSA and Squash TV for allowing this clown to remain on the court and aid the sport in its dying breath. Overtaken on all sides by padel, and even pickleball.

[@olliefuture]

No need for that childish behaviour. I'm sure he will look back one day and realise it. Good game though

[@devangshunandi7039]

Asal should be ashamed to call himself a "Sportsman". Just an embarassment to the sport waiting to be forgotten as he wastes away due to age.

[@sofiemagnussenrom9945]

Great sport ruined by one guy

[@SunilKumar_1102]

Bias commentators

[@Snowie123]

i kinda agree with what Asal said about playing through that shot which hit makin. If he didnt play the ball, refs might give a let/nolet. he could have played a crosscourt to the backhand which will likely continue the rally. he decided to control of his own fate and played a boast which would likely be a winning/stretch makin much more. however outcome didnt go as plan

[@ghawatzhusten3368]

The raging bull is back!

[@neilhansen49]

Goof as usual.

[@sahilaggarwal383]

I have never once felt like supporting Asal on court....it's just his overall demeanor Good athlete but a bad sportsman

[@hugosvenstedt]

A joke indeed.

[@Symbioticism]

Asal's athleticism is top draw.

[@토네이도박]

Why always bad situation from asal

[@Alleycat1921]

Asal is a great squash player, but a bad ambassador for the sport. His antics are unnecessary and disturbing.

[@juanco-]

Asal 🙄

[@justreason5868]

Honestly, that conduct stroke at 5min:55sec against Mustafa Asal was wrong as there was no physical nor mental turning. It should have been a let as the ball was actually intended to be a boast. England Squash Rules.

[@robbinburns6329]

It was a let. Then a conduct stroke for "reckless play/endangering the opponent" (this is applied or not applied based on the judgement of the official with respect to that particular case). It wasn't the "automatic" stroke you would get in the case of a turn.

[@justreason5868]

@@robbinburns6329 This is the best overall explanation so far, in compliment 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 However, it may not be helpful for the referee to take such decision as to punish a seemingly innocent shot played by an individual who seemed to be so punished for his past antecedents.

[@rajeevam3]

sorry to say Asal is a disgrace to Egypt which has produced Amr Shabana and Ali Farag

[@fanatamon]

Pretty scummy effort from asal but played some good squash to.

[@armath7]

asal top c

[@trinerd]

They should ban this guy again. He simply does not learn. He continues to cheat and ruin the match for his opponents.

[@michaelp9574]

Asal ist eine Schade für diesen Sport

[@ramkumar-kd3rp]

Mustafa is an embarassment. No wonder a game I love makes no friends on court. Certainly not with Mustafa.

[@cous]

People complain but I’m sure videos featuring Asal get more views- he is good for squash’s popularity. You think John McEnroe was nice?

[@stevehughes1510]

Contrary to comments here Asal has improved his court behaviour, apart from hitting Joel with the ball at one stage and a conduct stroke being awarded against him.

[@us-Bahn]

Disagree. His wrist hold on Hesham in game 5 tie-break was the highest order of cheat.

[@stevehughes1510]

@@us-Bahn I wasn't aware of that so thanks for pointing it out. Admittedly, Asal's controversial and he's going to have more trouble as a top line player than joy, I can see further 'bans' and stand down periods in the future for him, unfortunately with his antics he detracts from the game.