Umpire steps in as tempers boil over at the French Open: ‘Quit trying to act like you’re tough’

31 May 2026 • 11:02 PM MYT
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Umpire steps in as tempers boil over at the French Open: ‘Quit trying to act like you’re tough’

  • Frances Tiafoe and Jaime Faria were involved in a heated exchange during their French Open match over a line call, prompting umpire intervention.
  • Tiafoe, who was two sets down, was heard telling Faria to "quit trying to act like you're tough" before resuming play.
  • The American ultimately completed a comeback victory, winning 4-6 6-7 (2) 7-6 (4) 6-1 6-2.
  • This match was one of a record nine men's singles third-round encounters at the tournament that went to five sets.
  • Elsewhere, Felix Auger-Aliassime, the highest-ranked player remaining in the top half of the draw, also secured a tough win, with his match punctuated by fireworks from celebrating Paris Saint-Germain fans.

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