Reilly Opelka faces potential discipline for his post-match comments about a chair umpire he called the “worst ump on tour.”

Opelka criticized the umpire after he was penalized for twice swearing at a spectator, describing him as 'amateur hour' and 'bush league.'

Reilly Opelka called for the suspension of chair umpire Greg Allensworth after receiving a code violation for confronting a spectator during his match at the Dallas Open. Opelka accused the umpire of inadequately handling the situation,

Reilly Opelka launched into stinging criticism of chair umpire Greg Allensworth for penalising him following a confrontation with an "idiot" heckling fan.

The American battled against Cameron Norrie in the second round and prevailed 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in two and a half hours. Opelka dropped the opener and trailed 5-4 in the tie break of the second set. He kept composure and grabbed the final three points to force a decider.

Reilly Opelka has called for chair umpire Greg Allensworth to be suspended by the ATP after he received a code violation at the Dallas Open for confronting a spectator in the stands who he claimed was deliberately coughing to interrupt his serve.

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