US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe aimed a torrent of expletives on the chair umpire after shedding his third-round match on the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.
Tiafoe focused umpire Jimmy Pinoargote in a minute-long tirade after his 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 loss towards unseeded Roman Safiullin. The American was angered after being docked his first serve for a time violation at 5-5 within the decisive tiebreaker.
Pinoargote judged that Tiafoe was not making a real try to serve when he tossed the ball within the air on the baseline. Tiafoe at first protested earlier than persevering with with the match. “No, no, I tossed the ball up … I used to be able to serve,” Tiafoe stated to Pinoargote. “Dude, that’s the rule.”
Two factors later, the match was over and he congratulated Safiullin on the internet earlier than turning towards the umpire’s chair.
“Fuck you, man! Fuck you! Significantly, man. You fucked me out of the fucking match,” Tiafoe stated to Pinoargote. Earlier than leaving the courtroom, Tiafoe added: “By no means once more.”
Tiafoe might face fines for verbal abuse of an official and for utilizing obscenities. The match can take away a few of his prize cash, and the case may be despatched to the ATP Member Fines Committee for additional investigation. The ATP rule e book requires fines of $60,000 at Masters 1000 tournaments. A tour spokesman stated no choice has but been made on the matter.
Safiullin superior to face Novak Djokovic within the spherical of 16.
Tiafoe had a stellar run of type in the summertime reaching the ultimate of the Cincinnati Open, the place he misplaced to Jannick Sinner, then reaching the semi-finals on the US Open the place he misplaced in 5 units to fellow American Taylor Fritz.
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