Sep 15, 2009 2:20 pm US/Eastern
Federer Uses Expletive While Disputing Call
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Roger Federer of Switzerland disputes a call to chair judge Jake Garner during the Men's Singles final against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on day fifteen of the 2009 U.S. Open on Sept. 14, 2009, in New York City.
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Serena Williams isn't the only Grand Slam champion using profanity at the U.S. Open: Roger Federer let an expletive fly, too.
In an uncharacteristic display, Federer argued with chair umpire Jake Garner during a changeover in the U.S. Open final Monday. He said his opponent, Juan Martin del Potro, was given too much time to challenge a line call.
"I wasn't allowed to challenge after 2 seconds. The guy takes, like, 10," Federer said.
Then the 15-time major champion used a profanity in addressing Garner: "Don't tell me to be quiet, OK? When I want to talk, I talk. I don't give a ... what he said."
CBS microphones picked up the exchange during its live broadcast of the match.
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