Felix Auger-Aliassime expressed frustration with his opponent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during their five-set match at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The Canadian, 25, overcame the Spaniard 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 in a tense encounter that featured a contentious medical timeout.

The dispute arose in the fourth set when Davidovich Fokina appeared to injure his ankle and called for the tournament physiotherapist while Auger-Aliassime was serving to close out the set. Auger-Aliassime double-faulted on break point shortly after the medical intervention, a sequence that contributed to his loss of the set.

Speaking after the match, Auger-Aliassime criticized the rules allowing players to request treatment during an opponent’s service game. He described the provision as “a disgrace of a rule” and reacted strongly as the two players exchanged words during the post-match handshake. Davidovich Fokina attempted to explain his injury, but Auger-Aliassime responded with laughter, underscoring his displeasure.

Despite the setback in the fourth set, Auger-Aliassime regained control in the decisive fifth set, securing a commanding 6-1 victory to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. He is slated to face Novak Djokovic in the next round.

Davidovich Fokina, who had been competing aggressively throughout the match, had reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time but was unable to maintain momentum past the fourth set. The medical timeout remains a point of debate among players and analysts alike, highlighting ongoing discussions about procedures and fairness in managing in-match injuries.