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Djokovic advances in Shanghai Masters; Tiafoe slams chair umpire

Novak Djokovic advances to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters after he cruised past Flavio Cobolli, 6-1, 6-2, on Tuesday.

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DJOKOVIC ADVANCES IN SHANGHAI MASTERS, OUSTS COBOLLI

Furthermore, Djokovic advanced to the Shanghai Masters’ fourth round with a methodical performance against Cobolli.

Moreover, the world No.4 converted his 19th winner to finish off his Italian opponent and secure a place in the next round.

It was a welcome respite for Djokovic, who was tested in his close win over American Alex Michelsen the last time out.

“Cobolli was evidently exhausted after last night’s match. I think that has taken a toll, physically, on him today,” Djokovic said.

The win pushes the 24-time Grand Slam champion to a matchup against No.61 Roman Safiullin, who pulled off a 5-7, 7-5, 7-5, 7-6(5) victory.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrate after winning the Men's singles third round match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy on Day 9 of 2024 #ShanghaiRolexMasters at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 08, 2024 in #Shanghai, China. #NovakDjokovic pic.twitter.com/0Fgh5WuLHi

— ShanghaiEye🚀official (@ShanghaiEye) October 9, 2024

TIAFOE CURSES CHAIR UMPIRE AFTER LOSS

Moreover, Tiafoe cursed a chair umpire in an expletive-filled tirade after the loss.

Furthermore, the American hurled expletives at chair umpire Jimmy Pinoargote after he congratulated Safiullin at the net.

Pinoargote called Tiafoe out for the time violation, with the final-set tiebreak tied at 5-5.

The violation cost Tiafoe his serve as the American tossed the ball in the air.

“No, no, I tossed the ball up… I was ready to serve. Dude, that’s the rule,” Tiafoe told Pinoargote.

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic remains on course for100th tour-level title with win over Cobolli

· Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a 100th tour-level title with an impressive 6-1, 6-2 win over Flavio Cobolli at the Shanghai Masters, advancing to the fourth round

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— IANS (@ians_india) October 8, 2024

ATP COULD IMPOSE FINES AS TIAFOE POSTS APOLOGY

Furthermore, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rulebook says it could impose fines.

These fines could go as high as USD60,000 for such violations at Masters 1000 tournaments.

However, a tour spokesman said no decision has yet to be made against Tiafoe.

Verbal abuse of an official or use of obscenities could also prompt tournament organizers to take away some of a player’s prize money.

Moreover, Tiafoe apologized for his actions by posting on social media later Tuesday.

“That is not who I am and not how I ever want to treat people,” the American said.

“That’s not acceptable behavior, and I want to apologize to the umpire, the tournament, and the fans,” he added.

Frances Tiafoe yells a string of curses at a Shanghai Masters chair umpire after a loss https://t.co/RTh5EayX5T

— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) October 9, 2024