Rome, May 20, on the clay of the volcanic Foro Italico, arena of the Masters 1000 of the Italian capital. A firm and lively exchange takes place between Stefanos Tsitsipas and a person placed in the stands, just behind the bench of the Greek player. Under the stunned eyes of the chair umpire, who asks the world number 5 if he needs "anything", the woman questioned changes seats, climbing ten ranks above. His face displays the same pout as a child punished by his parents. The role is reversed: Stefanos Tsitsipas has just ordered his mother to shut up and move away from the court.
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