U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe apologized for a massive outburst following his third round loss at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday where he cursed out a chair umpire.
American tennis star Frances Tiafoe issued an apology on Tuesday after he shocked fans when he blasted profanities at a chair umpire following his third round loss at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. The U.S. Open semifinalist was upset by 61st-ranked Roman Safiullin in a 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 loss. Immediately after shaking hands, Tiafoe moved on to the official. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM 'F--- you, man,' a visibly frustrated Tiafoe shouted. 'F--- you.
let my frustration in the heat of the moment get the best of me and I'm extremely disappointed with how I handled the situation. That's not acceptable behavior and I want to apologize to the umpire, the tournament, and the fans. I'll be better for y’all.' The outburst was seemingly in reaction to a time violation he received at 5-5 in the decisive tiebreaker. He was docked his first serve after Pinoargote found he was not making a genuine attempt to serve.
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