Carlos Alcaraz admitted he was “mad” about the time violation which sparked his explosive row with the match umpire in his first-round match at the China Open. The Spaniard got his tournament underway in Beijing with a 6-4 6-4 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, but the match was overshadowed by an incident as he served for the first set.

Coco Gauff reached the third round of the China Open by beating Clara Burel 7-5, 6-3 on Friday in her first match since the U.S. Open.

Coco Gauff reached the third round of the China Open by beating Clara Burel in her first match since the U.S. Open.

Carlos Alcaraz fumed at the umpire at the China Open in his opening match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The French Open and Wimbledon champion claimed victory over the Frenchman on Friday - but not everything went his way.