Tsitsipas to Altmaier: 'Next time don't wonder why I'm trying to hit you'

Tension arose after the match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniel Altmaier at the US Open. Tsitsipas reportedly told Altmaier, 'Next time don't wonder why I'm trying to hit you,' during the customary net greeting, expressing complaints about the underarm service used by the German player.

Altmaier appeared annoyed and asked Tsitsipas to leave, while only greeting the referee and the audience.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was defeated by Daniel Altmaier 3-2 in a match lasting 4 hours and 26 minutes.