Paire turns into the Hulk in US Open loss

Aug 31, 2016
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Paire turns into the Hulk in US Open loss

The Frenchman went rogue against Marcos Baghdatis.

Published Aug 31, 2016

NEW YORK — Benoit Paire fell down two sets to love against Marcos Baghdatis in their second-round battle on Tuesday, and went a little crazy. During the changeover, the Frenchman embodied the Hulk, ripping off his shirt as if it was a button-up.

He would end up losing the match, 6-2, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

The No. 32-seeded Paire is accustomed to doing things a little differently. After outlasting Dusan Lajovic in five sets (6-2, 2-6, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1) in the first round, he completed his post-match press obligations with an unusual beverage.

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At least the 27-year-old can never be accused of being boring. Baghdatis for his part is also quite the entertainer.

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Baghdatis takes on the winner of Milos Raonic and Ryan Harrison in Round 3.