The excitement in the build-up to Wimbledon continues to captivate the imaginations of tennis fans all around the world. And while we wait on tenterhooks to watch our heroes and heroines rally to glory, what we really want is to see is a good old-fashioned meltdown.
There have been many tantrums over the years, some featuring colouful language far too blue for a family website such as this. We've rounded up five that we think make for superb viewing.
1. John McEnroe, 1981
Surely the greatest tantrum of them all. Is there a more famous meltdown than John McEnroe in 1981? No, and we are serious about that.
2. Jeff Tarango, 1995
Jeff Tarango didn't swear, well, he told the crowd to "shut up", but his frustration with the umpire was clear to see. He walked off the court, refusing to play, and accusing the umpire of corruption. The umpire in question was replaced and resigned six months later.
3. Novak Djokovic, 2013
During the 2013 final, Djokovic was finding Andy Murray increasingly difficult to contain, and he started to crack - typically, the umpire bore the brunt.
4. Fabio Fognini, 2013
The amateur dramatics displayed by Fabio Fognini can make you chuckle and cringe at the same time. Did he need to be so animated?
5. Novak Djokovic, 2011
Marcos Baghdatis brought Djokovic to task with a superb rally. Djokovic was made to work hard and hit the ball out. His response? Digging holes in Centre Court with his racquet, obviously.
