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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.

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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”

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🤨🤨”

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 🤣”

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.”

Others reacted in a similar way:

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