Fognini mocks 'next generation' after net-cord controversy with Brooksby during ASB Classic

Fabio Fognini mocked the 'new generation' after a dispute with Jenson Brooksby in Auckland when the American refused to apologize for hitting the net cord.

Brooksby and Fognini were in a close battle at the ASB Classic in Auckland and a very crucial thing happened in the final set. Fognini was up 2-0 facing a break point and Brooksby hit the net cord to win the point and break back. The players exchanged words because Fognini felt like he was owed an apology which Brooksby refused to give.

The American doubled down on it after the match saying that hitting the net cord has nothing to do with luck:

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"It's gonna happen in the heat of the battle. He (Fognini) said I should apologize for net cords, but I was taught that it's not really luck-based."

Fognini mocked those comments on his Instagram story by saying:

"So funny, love new generation."