“Such a crybaby” – Netizens call out Stefanos Tsitsipas’ salty gesture on Jack Draper’s controversy in Cincinnati

Stefanos Tsitsipas lost to Jack Draper in the Round of 64 match in Cincinnati, which itself had a controversial ending.

“Such a crybaby” – Netizens call out Stefanos Tsitsipas’ salty gesture on Jack Draper’s controversy in Cincinnati

Stefanos Tsitsipas on Jack Draper-Felix Auger-Aliassime controversy (via Imago)

Greek tennis superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas came under intense scrutiny on Friday night (August 16) for his controversial tweet regarding the ending of the Jack Draper vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime match. The match between the two talented young players ended controversially.

On match point, Draper appeared to have hit his volley after the ball had bounced on the ground before it landed on Auger-Aliassime’s side of the court. This has generated reactions across the entire tennis community.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas tweeted on X

Draper entered this match after defeating Tsitsipas in the Cincinnati Open Round of 32. The two-time Grand Slam finalist was serving for the match in the final set but eventually bottled three games in a row to lose the match.

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However, the controversy surrounding Draper’s match against Auger-Aliassime is expected to rumble on for a few weeks. Many netizens claim that the American should have conceded the point to avoid controversy and ensure the match ended fairly.

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Netizens call out Stefanos Tsitsipas for being ‘salty’ in his tweet

Once Stefanos Tsitsipas posted on X, many tennis fans pointed out the saltiness in the Greek player’s tone. The two-time Grand Slam finalist was in an unhappy mood after losing to Jack Draper a day earlier.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas (Image via Imago)

Check out some reactions here:

Tsitsipas’ match against Draper was not without controversy either. The Monte Carlo champion was serving for the match but was trailing 0/30 when he received a time violation. Tsitsipas didn’t seem happy with the chair umpire. He eventually double-faulted on the next point and lost his momentum in the match.

Tsitsipas will next head to the US Open. The 2019 World Tour Finals champion is still chasing his first Grand Slam title.

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