'I've told you before!' - Umpire gives stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas coaching violation at Australian Open

There was a dramatic moment between points as Stefanos Tsitsipas was handed a coaching violation during his third-round match at the Australian Open. The Greek star looked utterly stunned as he was informed by the umpire of the apparent infringement, and shot back a baffled expression during the match against Benoit Paire on Rod Laver Arena. Ad/> The fourth seed eventually accepted the violation, with his dad and coach in his box well known for his penchant for being a touch animated from the stands.

Australian Open'What's your problem with me?' — Cornet lambasts umpire after second time violation2 HOURS AGO At 3-4 in the second set, with Tsitsipas having taken the first, it came at a pretty crucial moment in the match. To say the Greek was unimpressed would be an understatement. «Code violation — coaching warning, Mr Tsitsipas,» came the announcement from the chair.

«I have to give you a warning for coaching because I have told you before! »I am going to consider it coaching. I did tell you that. After the first set, remember?" Tsitsipas's father is not the only coach who can be vocal during matches, of course, and the player was just left to shake his head and carry on with the match, clearly frustrated.