The American completely collapsed during the Masters 1000 in Shanghai this Tuesday, October 7.
Blood stroke from the American Frances Tiafoe at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, China. Opposed to the Russian Roman Safiullin in the 3rd round, the American bowed and completely lost his temper in front of the referee of the match, distinctly insulting him. “Fuck you, man, fuck you! Seriously, fuck you! Fuck. You fucked up the match, do your fucking job! Three fucking hours I’ve been fighting and tear me away, let me risk my life.”
The player did not appreciate a decision that had occurred moments before. At five five between the two players in the deciding game of the last set, the Ecuadorian referee penalized the American with a time violation, considering that he had dragged between the points, while he was preparing to serve. After more than three hours of play, Tiafoe considered the sanction scandalous and let him know. But problem, as it was his second warning, Tiafoe had to immediately serve a second ball which his opponent won.
According to the ATP Code of Conduct, violent behavior may result in suspension from participation in ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour tournaments or events for a minimum period of 21 days up to one year.