If you re laughing with Nick Kyrgios the intention wasn t to compliment him - Tennis fans call out Frances Tiafoe for continued insensitivity towards Stefanos Tsitsipas × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis Laver Cup 2022 News

If you re laughing with Nick Kyrgios the intention wasn t to compliment him - Tennis fans call out Frances Tiafoe for continued insensitivity towards Stefanos Tsitsipas

By Aayush Majumdar Modified 28 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Frances Tiafoe (L), Nick Kyrgios, and Stefanos Tsitsipas (inset) Frances Tiafoe has faced criticism from tennis fans for joining Nick Kyrgios and continuing to make fun of Stefanos Tsitsipas. Tiafoe and fellow Team World members were seen making jokes about the Greek tennis star during Tiafoe's match against him at the Laver Cup. Tiafoe overcame a set deficit to beat Tsitsipas on Sunday and give Team World a title-clinching victory. During a couple of changeovers, Tiafoe and his teammates were seen commenting and laughing about Tsitsipas and were later called out for their comments. One such moment from the match has been doing the rounds on social media and also caught the attention of Nick Kyrgios. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post "I want all that Greek yoghurt," Frances Tiafoe said during a changeover in the second set." Kyrgios, who had a tense match with Tsitsipas at Wimbledon, commented on the video, enjoying Tiafoe's comments on Tsitsipas during the match. The American player joined in and replied to the Aussie. Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?23326Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1b Fans reacted to the same and many were miffed with Tiafoe for not recognizing that his comments were insensitive and were making fun of Tsitsipas' nationality. "Not going to say anymore other than if you're laughing with NK about it afterwards then it's obvious the intention wasn't too "compliment him" which is how a lot of Americans were explaining it," one fan wrote on Twitter. Ella Tennis Caspanos Aliathiem@tennis_poetryNot going to say anymore other than if you're laughing with NK about it afterwards then it's obvious the intention wasn't too "compliment him" which is how a lot of Americans were explaining it24Not going to say anymore other than if you're laughing with NK about it afterwards then it's obvious the intention wasn't too "compliment him" which is how a lot of Americans were explaining it M.I.A@B_canadian2@tsitsidaily I thought Francis was a good example but maybe I was mistaken...25@tsitsidaily I thought Francis was a good example but maybe I was mistaken... "Can’t believe people are seriously letting this slide. It’s pathetic and disrespectful regardless of what Tsitsipas has done himself in the past. Lost a lot of respect for Tiafoe," another fan opined. Jason@CertinfyCan’t believe people are seriously letting this slide. It’s pathetic and disrespectful regardless of what Tsitsipas has done himself in the past. Lost a lot of respect for Tiafoe. twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st…Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?272Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1bCan’t believe people are seriously letting this slide. It’s pathetic and disrespectful regardless of what Tsitsipas has done himself in the past. Lost a lot of respect for Tiafoe. twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st… Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans: Ankita@chai__biskootKnew something was not okay about @FTiafoe from the very beginning!
Nobody pals with Krygios can be a nice dude! twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st…Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?23326Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1bKnew something was not okay about @FTiafoe from the very beginning! Nobody pals with Krygios can be a nice dude! twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st… cheryl@schumacherylwhy am i not surprised nick kyrgios is there actually accepting the xenophobic comments huh also @eurosport tiafoe wasnt hungry he was being an absolute dick and you should condone his behvaiour not allow it and share it twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st…Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?726Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1bwhy am i not surprised nick kyrgios is there actually accepting the xenophobic comments huh also @eurosport tiafoe wasnt hungry he was being an absolute dick and you should condone his behvaiour not allow it and share it twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st… LavanyaSingerDinesh@VocalistLavanya@tsitsidaily #Pistol #PeteSampras : the most successful American Male Tennis player is Greek by heritage. @FTiafoe ‘s parents are immigrants themselves who worked their way up. I’m not sure how they would feel about their son making xenophobic & homophobic remarks & doubling down on them! twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st…Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?426Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1b@tsitsidaily #Pistol #PeteSampras : the most successful American Male Tennis player is Greek by heritage. @FTiafoe ‘s parents are immigrants themselves who worked their way up. I’m not sure how they would feel about their son making xenophobic & homophobic remarks & doubling down on them! twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st… S. E.@tennis_inmyheadNK involved there and Tiafoe’s answer approves it was a mean shit behind phrasing, not just a “joke” with words in literal sense twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st…Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?326Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1bNK involved there and Tiafoe’s answer approves it was a mean shit behind phrasing, not just a “joke” with words in literal sense twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st… mimi?‍ i love roger federer@rafastefbaesnk getting involved makes it even worse ugh twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st…Tsitsidaily@tsitsidailyFrances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!?2126Frances Tiafoe is still laughing at his bullying and doesn't seem to regret it as can be seen from his comment below the posted Eurosport video!? https://t.co/Vvz5WEwF1bnk getting involved makes it even worse ugh twitter.com/tsitsidaily/st… TsitsiMi ?@tsitsibjNEW@tsitsidaily how can Eurosport post this and not say anything negative but make it a marketing campaign? I really dont understand17@tsitsidaily how can Eurosport post this and not say anything negative but make it a marketing campaign? I really dont understand

We just like Greek yogurt so it was good - Frances Tiafoe after his win against Stefanos Tsitsipas

Laver Cup 2022 - Day Three Frances Tiafoe referenced 'Greek Yogurt' again after the match during his press conference after Team World's Laver Cup win. The 24-year-old said that he wanted the victory even more as he was facing Tsitsipas and was thrilled to be able to do so. "You know, I see Stef across the court and I'm, like, I'm licking my lips playing that guy. I want to win. So, yeah, I'm just happy I got over the line. Yeah, like we just like Greek yogurt, so it was good," Frances Tiafoe said after the match. Tsitsipas won the first set 6-1 against Tiafoe, who had lost his previous singles match at the Laver Cup to Novak Djokovic. Tiafoe then made a comeback in the second set, winning a marathon tiebreak 13-11, saving four match points along the way. The match tiebreaker was a thrilling end to the match and Tiafoe competed a 1-6, 7-6(11), 10-8 win. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Keshav Gopalan × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी