Top tennis player Khachanov feels wronged in Antwerp and goes crazy:...

The crossed ball of Daniel Evans (ATP 35) still touched the line. Or not? The line referee already awarded the point to the 30-year-old Briton, much to the frustration of Karen Khachanov (ATP 17). His clenched fist gave way to anger. The Russian walked to the chair umpire with the clear question why he did not correct his assistant. “What are you doing here? This makes it clear that we don’t need you at all. After the game, we will look at this point together, because he was not out at all ”, Khachanov called to the umpire. His tantrum did not help, the referee stuck to his judgment. There is no hawk-eye in the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, so the Russian could not rely on it.

In addition, the phase was decisive for the second set. Evans hit a break point with the doubt ball and finished it on his own service, resulting in a third set. That led to some more frustration with Khachanov. He let off steam by kicking the net, then he stepped off the track. “Where are you going?” Asked the ref? “To the toilet, isn’t that allowed? That is allowed during a break. ” The referee: “No, you have to ask me first.”

Of course, Khachanov was warned on his return. The referee wanted to start another conversation, but came back from a bare journey. “I understand your frustrations, but you also have to understand this situation,” said the umpire. However, the Russian stepped away. “No, I don’t want to talk to you anymore.”