Bosnian tennis star Damir Dzumhur has been disqualified in an Acapulco Open match after reportedly unleashing an extraordinary outburst at the chair umpire.
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The world No.125 and former 23rd seed was ahead in his match against Dutchman Botic Van de Zandschulp in the second round of qualifying when he erupted in the Mexican event.
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The Guardian sports journalist Tumaini Carayol has reported that Dzumhur "threw a tantrum" after a decision of the chair umpire, copped a point penalty and physically intimidated him.
Footage shows Dzumhur demanding the umpire to get down from his chair and later stalking him as the umpire tries to keep distance.
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