Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrances Tiafoe uses a towel to dry off during a change of ends against Jaime Faria (Getty)Frances Tiafoe and Jaime Faria were involved in a heated exchange during their French Open match over a line call, prompting umpire intervention. Tiafoe, who was two sets down, was heard telling Faria to "quit trying to act like you're tough" before resuming play. The American ultimately completed a comeback victory, winning 4-6 6-7 (2) 7-6 (4) 6-1 6-2. This match was one of a record nine men's singles third-round encounters at the tournament that went to five sets. Elsewhere, Felix Auger-Aliassime, the highest-ranked player remaining in the top half of the draw, also secured a tough win, with his match punctuated by fireworks from celebrating Paris Saint-Germain fans. In fullFrench Open umpire forced to step in after heated clash between Frances Tiafoe and Jaime FariaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

PARIS, May 28 : Frances Tiafoe won a French Open marathon against Hubert Hurkacz on Thursday but lost his racket in the ensuing celebrations with fans, later making a plea on…

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