Tiafoe Calls French Open Non-Penalty 'Comical' After Musetti Linesperson Incident

During the French Open quarterfinals, Lorenzo Musetti defeated Frances Tiafoe in a four-set match marked by controversy over officiating and sportsmanship. Musetti kicked a ball in frustration that accidentally hit a line judge, resulting in only a warning rather than disqualification, which Tiafoe publicly criticized as inconsistent and 'comical.' The lack of electronic line-calling at Roland Garros contributed to disputed calls, including one where Tiafoe protested a serve being ruled in, leading to tense exchanges with umpire Timo Jansen. Despite the contentious moments, Musetti apologized for the incident, and the line judge continued officiating without apparent injury. Tiafoe expressed frustration over the inconsistency in tennis rules enforcement, especially when compared to past incidents like Novak Djokovic's disqualification at the 2020 US Open for a similar offense. The match ended with Musetti advancing to his second Grand Slam semifinal while Tiafoe reached the quarterfinals or better in three of the four majors, marking his best French Open performance.