Tiafie launched into an f-bomb laden rant against umpire Jimmy Pinoargote after losing to Safiullin in Shanghai.

Frances Tiafoe got involved in a heated argument with the umpire over a controversial call made at a crucial stage of the match.

Frances Tiafoe launched into a foul-mouthed tirade directed at a chair umpire after the American received a time violation and then lost to Roman Safiullin in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.

The US Open semi-finalist was given a time violation at 5-5 in the deciding tiebreak as he lost to Roman Safiullin

Video shows Frances Tiafoe cursing out the umpire after losing to Roman Safiullin at the 2024 Shangai Masters.

Frances Tiafoe screamed "f*** you" at the umpire as he lost a close three-setter at the Shanghai Masters. The American appeared calm as he shook hands with Roman Safiullin after losing a three-hour thriller in a final set tiebreak.

Frances Tiafoe expressed his frustration at the umpire during the Shanghai Masters after receiving a time violation.

The Shanghai Masters is turning into a hotbed of controversy as ATP stars clash not only with each other but with officials. With back-to-back days of scheduling chaos already frustrating players, the drama escalated when American tennis star Frances Tiafoe’s outburst against a chair umpire took center stage.