'You've never played tennis in your life'- Carlos Alcaraz blasts Irish umpire

Alcaraz was furious with Dublin native Fergus Murphy, who gave him a time violation in the opening set.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after his win against Norway's Casper Ruud at the men's singles semi final at the Tokyo ATP 500 tennis tournament. Pic: AP Photo/Louise Delmotte.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after his win against Norway's Casper Ruud at the men's singles semi final at the Tokyo ATP 500 tennis tournament. Pic: AP Photo/Louise Delmotte.

Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a remarkable season with victory over an ailing Taylor Fritz in the final of the Japan Open.

The world number one was playing in a ninth consecutive tournament final, and it appeared he may be handed the win as Fritz struggled with a left thigh injury.

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