The “too small” celebration has now made its way to tennis. Frances Tiafoe performed the gesture after defeating Lorenzo Musetti, who recently won a bronze medal for Italy.

The gesture, originating in basketball, is typically used as a taunt when a taller player dunks over a shorter opponent. It has also appeared in the NFL, where Justin Jefferson tried this against the Carolina Panthers with his own “too small” gesture but was promptly fined by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Some wonder if this move was over the top, especially considering Tiafoe’s season. Tiafoe’s season has been difficult, as he hasn’t advanced beyond the third round in any Grand Slam this year.

In contrast, Lorenzo Musetti reached the semifinals at Wimbledon and won the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Earlier this year, Musetti welcomed a baby boy with his partner, Veronica Confalonieri.

Unsurprisingly, Tiafoe’s gesture has drawn criticism from many. Their next matchup should be interesting, given the tension from this celebration.

Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance attended the Cincinnati Masters tournament in his hometown area on Tuesday evening. Vance, who grew up in Middletown and attended Middletown High School, visited the event held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.

Accompanied by his wife, Usha, Vance was seen arriving just before the evening session began. Vance is running alongside Donald Trump in the upcoming November Presidential election, facing off against Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. JD Vance has not been popular and many have been disappointed by his selection for Vice President. 

Originally critical of Donald Trump’s candidacy during the 2016 election, Vance has since become a staunch supporter of Trump following his presidency

His visit comes amidst recent controversy over remarks he made about childless women, referring to them as “cat ladies.” Interestingly, Vance left the tournament before the women’s singles match started.