French Open: 'He's got to be careful!' - Yoshihito Nishioka 'sees red mist' over decision in 'utter drama'

Yoshihito Nishioka lost his cool in a big way and received a code violation from the umpire during his third-round match at the 2023 French Open on Saturday. The 27-year-old was serving at a key moment at 5-5 and 30-30 in the second set against Thiago Seyboth Wild when he whipped a forehand cross-court and immediately celebrated what he felt was a clean winner. Ad However, the line judge called the ball out — a decision that the umpire ultimately confirmed as he got down from his chair and inspected the spot where he thought it landed.

It was a decision that stunned Nishioka, who let out his emotions. Roland-Garros men'Incredible upset' — Henman, Wilander react to shock Medvedev exit30/05/2023 AT 17:44 He received a point penalty from the moment he seemingly forgot that players are not allowed to cross the net without permission during a game. He proceeded to argue with the umpire on the court for a prolonged period.

Eventually, the umpire managed to calm Nishioka down, but he was penalised with a code violation and with a point deducted for his continued protests. «No way! No way! No way!» Nishioka exclaimed. «No way! You can see [on the] video! No way, man! How?» The umpire responded: «You have to accept my decision, whether you like it or not.

The ball was called out; therefore, the score is 30-40. »Mr Nishioka receives a code violation for crossing the net, that’s the second code violation, therefore it is a point penalty. Code violation, unsportsmanlike conduct." 'It's absurd!' — McEnroe defends Djokovic over boos from fans 'Fired up' Djokovic hailed by Henman, Wilander following 'brutal' win over Davidovich Fokina Barry Cowan and Naomi Cavaday, on commentary for Eurosport at the time, gave their assessment of the