Tennis-Boyer attacks umpire's chair in explosive meltdown at challenger


May 5 (Reuters) - Tristan Boyer ⁠is struggling to make an impact with his tennis ⁠this season but is building quite a reputation for ‌temper tantrums after a spectacular meltdown during a Challenger series event in Italy on Monday.

The third-seeded American lost his cool when, having lost the opening set, ​he gave up his serve to go ⁠6-5 down to teenager Daniele ⁠Rapagnetta in their clash at the Francavilla al Mare Open.

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