The controversy surrounding Stefanos Tsitsipas is heating up after the Greek star was jeered for bending the rules at the US Open.
Greek superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas was booed by the US Open crowd after he took yet another lengthy toilet break during his second round match on Thursday (AEST).
The world No. 3 defeated Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-3 6-4 6-7 (4) 6-0 to progress to the third round, but the victory stirred up its fair share of controversy.
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After losing the third-set tie-break, Tsitsipas took an eight-minute long bathroom break, a strategy he has legally used in what many view as an attempt to disrupt his opponent’s momentum.
Tsitsipas was booed by the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium when he returned to the court and when he was serving.
Such was the length…
