Videos - The lunar exchange between Tsitsipas and the referee: "Why are you against me?"
Beaten by Daniil Medvedev in the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters 1000 (7-6, 6-3), Stefanos Tsitsipas was also penalized for going over time.
Annoyed by the chair umpire's decision, the Greek didn't hesitate to complain, denouncing an unfair decision and not hesitating to play the victim: "Why are you against me? These last few months have been terrible. I don't understand what's got into you.
I haven't seen any of my opponents have a time violation apart from me."
Debreaké, Tsitsipas quickly put a layer back on. The moment is worth watching:
"- You've never played tennis in your life? You don't seem to have a clue about tennis.
- I'm not as good as you, but I've played.
- You really have no cardio. You probably do serve and volley all the time.
Tennis is a physical sport. We need some time out there.
Be compassionate. We don't throw darts here."