Despite remarkable performances, Frances Tiafoe has been knocked out of the Australian Open. The Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov outclassed the American player in a 4-set thriller in the third round. However, a bizarre incident took place when Tiafoe launched a tennis ball into the crowd during the match. The umpires also took note of the incident, however, no action was taken against the player.
The tennis community was not impressed by the same, as they expressed their bafflement over the whole situation. A slew of fans also criticized the umpires for not even giving a warning to Tiafoe as he launched the ball into the crowd. They further called it ‘double standards’ while saying that other players would be facing a different outcome for such actions.
Fans express their opinion on Frances Tiafoe launching the ball into the crowd
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During the third set of the match, the American tennis player battered a ball into the crowd. Surprisingly, the spectators, along with commentators, were spotted applauding and cheering for Frances Tiafoe after that. However, a slew of fans weren’t impressed, as they expressed their bafflement over the bizarre incident.
Notably, one of the fans said, “Wait. Tiafoe just launched a tennis ball into the crowd. Commentators laughing and cheering it on. No default or even warning from the umpire… no one even talking about it on socials or in the media 😂 ohhh the double standards are so blatant”
Wait. Tiafoe just launched a tennis ball into the crowd.
Commentators laughing and cheering it on.
No default or even warning from the umpire… no one even talking about it on socials or in the media 😂 ohhh the double standards are so blatant
— Ana (@_anatc0) January 20, 2023
The fan further shared a video clip of the whole incident while pointing out that there was no warning given by the umpire after Tiafoe launched the ball. Other fans also took note of the same as they flocked to social media to slam the ‘double standards’ of the umpire while saying that other players would be facing a different outcome for such actions.
Notably, one of the fans commented, “Yeah, he did! And did not get a warning😠Double standard! And what’s with the crowd laughing about it? If it’s certain players it would be a different outcome🤨🤨”
Yeah, he did! And did not get a warning😠Double standard! And what’s with the crowd laughing about it? If it’s certain players it would be a different outcome🤨🤨
— Maverick (@lucky_turtles8) January 20, 2023
Meanwhile, some fans suggested that certain players like the Australian tennis player, Nick Kyrgios, would be facing different consequences if he was involved in such a bizarre incident. The fans said, “If that was Nick 🤣”
If that was Nick 🤣 https://t.co/MbnI0HZMf8
— Stuart Sinclair (@S_Sinclair_STO) January 21, 2023
Another fan said, “So true, drops F bombs all day, calls Tsitsipas Greek Yogurt but we’re all supposed to just say he is the picture of sportsmanship. It’s baffling no doubt.”
So true, drops F bombs all day, calls Tsitsipas Greek Yogurt but we're all supposed to just say he is the picture of sportsmanship. It's baffling no doubt.
— Nigel (@nigelreoch25) January 20, 2023
Others reacted in a similar way:
the umpire was so soft on this, as well as the crowd making noise during Karen's 1st and 2nd serves. not to mention the crowd didn't understand the concept of the 25 seconds between serve which Tiafoe got warned for – which they thought he did nothing wrong. https://t.co/p14uYjDEXf
— emily is at Andreys match (@andreyrublevs) January 20, 2023
He did ? Oh wow 😯
— C'est la vie 🎢❤️🎾 🐊 N.D. (@Tennislove91ND) January 20, 2023
He did twice in the match. Not even a warning
— Shriram (@Shriram008) January 20, 2023
Exactly. Not a single boo from the crowd but full on eruption.
— Ana (@_anatc0) January 20, 2023
Completely agree. Unacceptable behaviour from Tiafoe.
— Will Villas (@WilliamVilas77) January 20, 2023
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