Reilly Opelka has demanded the ATP suspend chair umpire Greg Allensworth following a code violation he received at the Dallas Open for confronting a spectator who he claimed was deliberately coughing to interrupt his serve.
Reilly Opelka has called for the ATP to suspend chair umpire Greg Allensworth following a code violation at the Dallas Open . The American, 27, defeated Great Britain's Cameron Norrie in a thrilling last-16 match, winning 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4, but was irked by a spectator who he alleged was deliberately coughing to disrupt his serve. At 30-30 in the final set, Opelka halted his serve and confronted the fan, questioning their intent and urging them to leave the arena.
Allensworth penalized Opelka with a code violation and a point penalty for two audible obscenities after the player argued his case at the umpire's chair.Opelka expressed his frustration with Allensworth, stating that the umpire's actions almost changed the outcome of the match. He felt that Allensworth failed to manage the situation effectively and unfairly penalized him. Opelka also mentioned a previous incident involving Allensworth at the Geneva Open where the umpire was criticized for his handling of a spectator's disruptive behavior.The ATP rulebook dictates that the first offense for audible obscenities results in a warning, while the second leads to a point penalty. Opelka argued that the spectator's disruptive coughing deserved a stronger response from Allensworth. He emphasized that as a player, he should not be subjected to disrespectful behavior and that the umpire has a responsibility to ensure a fair playing environment. The incident sparked debate on the appropriate conduct of spectators and the role of umpires in managing disruptive behavior during matches. BBC Sport has contacted the ATP Tour for comment
REILLY OPELKA GREG ALLENSWORTH DALLAS OPEN CODE VIOLATION SPECTATOR CAMERON NORRIE
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