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.

Carlos Alcaraz did not appreciate being rushed during his opening match at the China Open — which left plenty of time to vent his frustrations. During his first round match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Beijing on Thursday6,

Carlos Alcaraz got off to a victorious debut against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Beijing Tournament, winning with a double 6-4, effectively handling the powerful serve of the Frenchman to secure his spot in the tournament’s round of 16.

Carlos Alcaraz vented his frustration at the China Open umpire after he was given two time violations in the first set of his clash with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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.