L'Amé Rican totally fell for it! during the Masters 1000 of Shangaï this Tuesday, October 7. American Frances Tiafoe's outburst at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, China. Facing Russian Roman Safiullin in the third round, the American bowed out and completely lost his temper in front of the referee of the match, insulting him clearly. “Fuck you, man, fuck you! Seriously, fuck you! Fuck you. You ruined the match, do your fucking job!” Three fucking hours that I've been fighting and tearing myself away, that I'm playing for my life.” 
— Tennis Highlights (@TennisHigh61330) October 8, 2024
The player didn't appreciate a decision that had been made a few moments before. With five five between the two players in the decisive game of the last set, the Ecuadorian referee penalized the American with a time violation, considering that he had dragged between 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, since it was his second warning, Tiafoe had to immediately serve a second ball that his opponent won.
According to the ATP Code of Conduct, violent behavior can result in a suspension from participating in tournaments or events on the ATP Tour and the ATP Challenger Tour for a minimum period of 21 days up to one year.