Frances Tiafoe reacted violently, and the United States paid a heavy price for it

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He couldn’t get over being surprised at his overreaction. Frances Tiafoe In the second matchup of Group D between the United States and the Netherlands (1-2), the world No. 11’s violent move occurred at the end of the second single, in the tiebreaker. The last group. Team USA lost the series and suffered heavy losses.

What happened to Tiafoe and why he lost the game

what happened?Dutch 5-2 lead His service was called “Out.” At that moment, Grikspur asked to see the Hawkeye – video review – and got his wish: referee Richard Hague then gave him the Dutchman’s valid point, In this way, the score became 6-2 -Leading by four match points-.

It was then that Tiafoe lost control and got into an argument with the referee and Davis Cup directors over what he believed should be a replay. He ended up hitting the floor with his racquet four times, receiving a second warning and losing a point, and thus, the game.

The Netherlands beat the United States 2-1 in the Davis Cup

Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands defeated Tommy Paul 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. Tallon Griekspoor then did the same against Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2) matter. Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram beat Wesley Kulho 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 Wesley Koolhof and Matwe Middelkoop contributed doubles points.

The Davis Cup has been held in several areas of the tennis planet. There are 16 teams participating in the qualifying stage of the 2023 season finals, which will be held this week at competition venues in Bologna, Manchester, Valencia and Split.

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World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will play Alejandro Davidovic in the second game of the day in Group C as he plays against Spain as No. 1 Serbia -Fokina, this match will mark his debut in the Davis Cup finals. Held in Valencia.

The Serbian tennis player joined Margaret Court on Wednesday after winning the US Open last Sunday, his 24th Grand Slam, to join Margaret Court as the most successful tennis player in history athlete.

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