2025 was another year of interminable programming spurring injuries real and injuries invented for self-preservation. Of a deepening rivalry between two saintly young men that’s as bewitching as it is tedious. Of breakout stars like Victoria Mboko and Alex Eala, and unlikely champions like Valentin Vacherot, who turned pro in 2019 and won a title while ranked #104 in the world. Of the most decorated unc to ever do it, clinging to the towel we thought he’d have thrown in by now.
But in the spirit of transgressions, trolls, tirades, and another godforsaken years-end list, I bring you my 5 favorite rage bait moments of 2025.
5. Harriet Dart thinks Lou Boisson smells