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John Isner on Rafael Jodar's outburst at a Shanghai ball kid

Jodar was heard swearing at a ball kid during a match in Shanghai, and fans criticized his behavior again; the former pro says relax.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Brock Thunderson on BBN This Morning
Published 7:20 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “John Isner issues his verdict on Rafael Jodar’s outburst at a ball kid in Shanghai, ‘people need to just chill out’”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:20 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: Shanghai.
BBN covered this story before: Why Does Everyone Keep Losing to Carlos Alcaraz's Conqueror? (October 15).

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Yahoo SportsJohn Isner issues his verdict on Rafael Jodar’s outburst at a ball kid in Shanghai, ‘people need to just chill out’

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorJohn Isner says everyone needs to just chill out after Rafael Jodar was heard swearing at a ball kid in Shanghai, and fans are not chilling.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIs the ball kid all right? Did anyone check whether he still has his ball?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe has dozens, Brock. That's the whole job.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThen he's the real winner here. Does he get the trophy?

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