Tennis fans are empathizing with Mikael Ymer over the reason for his impassioned outburst during his ATP Lyon Open match against Arthur Fils that ended in a disqualification.Ymer took on home favorite Fils in the second round of the ATP Lyon Open on Wednesday, May 24.The duo were involved in a neck-and-neck battle in the opener with the score at 5-5 when things started shifting in Fils’ favor. As Ymer served at 30-30 in the 11th game of the first set, he encountered a bad bounce from his opponent’s side – a shot that the Swede claimed had bounced long but was not called.Mikael Ymer challenged the call after heading towards the mark, but the chair umpire refused to have a look at it, as he opined it was a late challenge. This led to a heated argument between the 24-year-old and the chair umpire. As it happened, Ymer was eventually broken by Fils in the same game.The infuriated Swede proceeded toward the chair umpire and damaged his chair by striking it multiple times with his racquet, which was crushed as well. Mikael Ymer was instantly defaulted following his outburst at 6-5.Tennis fans have condemned the violent nature of the World No. 53’s outburst, but have expressed empathy at the same time, and blasted the chair umpire for refusing to check the line call.“Unfortunate way to end a match, but I do think that Mikael Ymer regrets losing his cool in that manner. That being said, it's baffling how chair umpires keep making pathetic calls and continue to get away with doing so,” one fan said.Srihari@srihariravi_12Unfortunate way to end a match, but I do think that Mikael Ymer regrets losing his cool in that manner.That being said, it's baffling how chair umpires keep making pathetic calls and continue to get away with doing so twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWhat a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon #OpenParc @OpenParcARA16537What a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon 🇫🇷#OpenParc @OpenParcARA https://t.co/N7E2a1pS6EUnfortunate way to end a match, but I do think that Mikael Ymer regrets losing his cool in that manner.That being said, it's baffling how chair umpires keep making pathetic calls and continue to get away with doing so twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis analyst Gill Gross defended Ymer’s late call by stating that, despite it being against the rules, umpires comply with other players in similar situations ‘all the time.’“Strong strong disagree. He hit the shot on the rise and then stopped playing. Did he stop playing because he shanked his ball out? Very likely, but doesn’t matter. Players do exactly what Mikael did and get the mark checked allll the time,” he said.Gill Gross 🧋@Gill_Gross@josemorgado Strong strong disagree. He hit the shot on the rise and then stopped playing. Did he stop playing because he shanked his ball out? Very likely, but doesn’t matter. Players do exactly what Mikael did and get the mark checked allll the time.1526@josemorgado Strong strong disagree. He hit the shot on the rise and then stopped playing. Did he stop playing because he shanked his ball out? Very likely, but doesn’t matter. Players do exactly what Mikael did and get the mark checked allll the time.Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everThere was no other option but to default Ymer after he punched a hole under the chair umpire’s seat.That, however, should not overshadow the fact THIS person is a terrible, shameless umpire who should never be allowed to officiate tennis matches ever again.66161There was no other option but to default Ymer after he punched a hole under the chair umpire’s seat.That, however, should not overshadow the fact THIS person is a terrible, shameless umpire who should never be allowed to officiate tennis matches ever again. https://t.co/OgALj8nD7gWow@vierameloE@AnnaK_4ever He should have got down from his chair and gone to see the mark, at least that was it, I found it a little arrogant.42@AnnaK_4ever He should have got down from his chair and gone to see the mark, at least that was it, I found it a little arrogant.tony 🥓@tonnybacon@AnnaK_4ever What’s wrong with just coming down and showing Ymer the mark? It seems like the chair umpires are consistently having more of an impact on the outcome of matches… are they looking for fame? Camera time?7@AnnaK_4ever What’s wrong with just coming down and showing Ymer the mark? It seems like the chair umpires are consistently having more of an impact on the outcome of matches… are they looking for fame? Camera time?TeIegrammiDiTennis@TelDiTen@AnnaK_4ever One wonders if the nationality of the player facing Ymer, and the country they were playing in, might have played a role.32@AnnaK_4ever One wonders if the nationality of the player facing Ymer, and the country they were playing in, might have played a role.FelipeGomezdelCampo@FelipeGdelC@AnnaK_4ever Agree. Ymer deserves some sort of sanction. But a sanction to Ymer WITHOUT a sanction to the umpire would be totally unfair@AnnaK_4ever Agree. Ymer deserves some sort of sanction. But a sanction to Ymer WITHOUT a sanction to the umpire would be totally unfairMario Boccardi@marioboc17Ymer's disqualification is absolutely correct given his disproportionate reaction, at the same time I can't wait for the electronic call on clay from 2025. I know there may be a margin for error, but at least there will be an objective rule that won't depend on the umpire's will703Ymer's disqualification is absolutely correct given his disproportionate reaction, at the same time I can't wait for the electronic call on clay from 2025. I know there may be a margin for error, but at least there will be an objective rule that won't depend on the umpire's willKrista@BwehRublevOf course no one ever should do this , it is unacceptable.But.Why tf the umpire did not go down and check the mark ??? Like for real what is his reasoning behind this ? He could’ve easily went and check in or out whatever and all would be clear twitter.com/tennistv/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWhat a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon #OpenParc @OpenParcARA303What a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon 🇫🇷#OpenParc @OpenParcARA https://t.co/N7E2a1pS6EOf course no one ever should do this , it is unacceptable.But.Why tf the umpire did not go down and check the mark ??? Like for real what is his reasoning behind this ? He could’ve easily went and check in or out whatever and all would be clear twitter.com/tennistv/statu…Daley Oladokun@delestar1@TennisTV @OpenParcARA Ymer was wrong for striking at the umpire's chair. However, the umpire should be disqualified as well, for refusing to get off his high chair to confirm the spot and justify his call.85023@TennisTV @OpenParcARA Ymer was wrong for striking at the umpire's chair. However, the umpire should be disqualified as well, for refusing to get off his high chair to confirm the spot and justify his call.Non-anxiety Magnet (parody)@goesonrantsThis is such a strange video because except for the 3 seconds where he's smashing the umpire's racquet, Mikael Ymer is EXTREMELY POLITE. He repeatedly begs for the umpire to check the mark, which should have been acknowledged imo. twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWhat a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon #OpenParc @OpenParcARA52What a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon 🇫🇷#OpenParc @OpenParcARA https://t.co/N7E2a1pS6EThis is such a strange video because except for the 3 seconds where he's smashing the umpire's racquet, Mikael Ymer is EXTREMELY POLITE. He repeatedly begs for the umpire to check the mark, which should have been acknowledged imo. twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Kim • #TeamLH@K_ThorpYmer was wrong for hitting the chair, sure, but AGAIN there's more discussions over the bad umpiring, Umpire should be banned as well twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWhat a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon #OpenParc @OpenParcARA42What a dramatic ending to a fascinating contest...Ymer is disqualified vs Fils in Lyon 🇫🇷#OpenParc @OpenParcARA https://t.co/N7E2a1pS6EYmer was wrong for hitting the chair, sure, but AGAIN there's more discussions over the bad umpiring, Umpire should be banned as well twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…🦋 Yolita🐊@Yolitatennis@jmgmoron Is the umpire going to suffer consequences for not doing his job? How hard was it to get down, check the mark & show it to Ymer… (Except it looked out ).Ymer’s reaction was not right, but he paid the price. The umpire’s behaviour was not right. Will he pay the price too?291@jmgmoron Is the umpire going to suffer consequences for not doing his job? How hard was it to get down, check the mark & show it to Ymer… (Except it looked out 😉).Ymer’s reaction was not right, but he paid the price. The umpire’s behaviour was not right. Will he pay the price too?Arthur Fils to face top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime after Mikael Ymer match at 2023 Lyon OpenFelix Auger-Aliassime will hope to make a deep run at the Lyon Open ahead of French Open campaignArthur Fils has been on the rise on the tennis circuit of late. The 18-year-old, who is currently ranked World No. 112, reached a career-high ranking of World No. 104 in February -- owing to his Challenger-level success, as well as a semifinal appearance at the ATP 250 in Montpellier.The Frenchman is now through to the quarterfinals of the Lyon Open. He has set up a clash with World No. 10 and tournament top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.Auger-Aliassime reached the final eight with a victory over Pablo Llamas Ruiz.