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

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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