Tennis fans lashed out at the chair umpire who officiated a match at the Tenerife Challenger 2 tournament on Wednesday, February 1, for urging the players not to scream during the contest.Rodriguez Taverna locked horns with Roberto Marcora in the second round of the Challenger tournament held in Spain. During the first set of the match, Taverna was constantly screaming after claiming his points. The annoyed chair umpire warned the player not to shout anymore, stating that the action was "unprofessional."However, Taverna had a conflict with the official and went on to affirm that there are no rules that prevent him from doing so. In light of the incident, several tennis fans expressed their irritation with the umpire as they felt his demands were unfair to the player.One fan called the umpire a "clown" for his antics during the match."What a clown that referee is , it was a typical challenger point," the fan wrote on Twitter.Francisco Magro@frank_magro1@josemorgado What a clown that referee is , it was a typical challenger point@josemorgado What a clown that referee is , it was a typical challenger pointTennis journalist Jose Morgado marked his amusement at having come across such a strange incident, tweeting:"What the f...? Who is this umpire?"José Morgado@josemorgadoWhat the f...?Who is this umpire? 🤣 twitter.com/eretzsport022/…stateofsport21 // raz (she/her)@eretzsport022Tenerife 2 Ch R2: In *0-3 15-0 to 15-15, there was sth from the umpire to Marcora right after he got run over (I need help from Spanish-speaking moots for this?). Was that on he only won 8 pts? Rodriguez Taverna broke then held 5-0. @ATPChallenger 1879Tenerife 2 Ch R2: In *0-3 15-0 to 15-15, there was sth from the umpire to Marcora right after he got run over (I need help from Spanish-speaking moots for this?). Was that on he only won 8 pts? Rodriguez Taverna broke then held 5-0.🎥 @ATPChallenger https://t.co/pSlahpAp2lWhat the f...?Who is this umpire? 🤣 twitter.com/eretzsport022/…Another fan expressed that they support Taverna for his actions and pointed out that even Marcora had no problems with his opponent screaming. The fan felt it was just normal for players to celebrate and be happy about the points they earned."But Marcora says it has no problem neither, he says that Taverna can scream whenever he wants. Btw I’m agree with Taverna, he is playing to win money, I don’t see problem on being happy because of points you won (sic)," the tweet read.Tennis God@TennisFan82@eretzsport022 @pvicente1 @ATPChallenger But Marcora says it has no problem neither, he says that Taverna can scream whenever he wants. Btw I’m agree with Taverna, he is playing to win money, I don’t see problem on being happy because of points you won9@eretzsport022 @pvicente1 @ATPChallenger But Marcora says it has no problem neither, he says that Taverna can scream whenever he wants. Btw I’m agree with Taverna, he is playing to win money, I don’t see problem on being happy because of points you wonOne Tennis fan felt that Taverna's argument against the umpire was fair and that players should be able to celebrate their points."Taverna said that they are playing for money and also for the ranking so, they should be able to celebrate each point," the fan tweeted.Fran Sierra@notfransierra@eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger Taverna said that they are playing for money and also for the ranking so, they should be able to celebrate each point.5@eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger Taverna said that they are playing for money and also for the ranking so, they should be able to celebrate each point.Here are a few other reactions:JI (Juan Ignacio)@juanignacio_acNot tennis becoming pickleball-esque twitter.com/eretzsport022/…stateofsport21 // raz (she/her)@eretzsport022Tenerife 2 Ch R2: In *0-3 15-0 to 15-15, there was sth from the umpire to Marcora right after he got run over (I need help from Spanish-speaking moots for this?). Was that on he only won 8 pts? Rodriguez Taverna broke then held 5-0. @ATPChallenger 621Tenerife 2 Ch R2: In *0-3 15-0 to 15-15, there was sth from the umpire to Marcora right after he got run over (I need help from Spanish-speaking moots for this?). Was that on he only won 8 pts? Rodriguez Taverna broke then held 5-0.🎥 @ATPChallenger https://t.co/pSlahpAp2lNot tennis becoming pickleball-esque 💀 twitter.com/eretzsport022/…Santiago Verdugo@sverdugop@RobinCampbellSM @eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger It's annoying for sure but not against the rules. This umpire just wanted to make himself the star of the match.1@RobinCampbellSM @eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger It's annoying for sure but not against the rules. This umpire just wanted to make himself the star of the match.Gonzaa@gonzaatel@eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger Umpire stopped play to threaten Taverna to give him a warning if he kept shouting after every point he wins, which is ridiculous. Even Marcora said he didn't mind when the umpire said it was bad sportsmanship. That umpire should get suspended.@eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger Umpire stopped play to threaten Taverna to give him a warning if he kept shouting after every point he wins, which is ridiculous. Even Marcora said he didn't mind when the umpire said it was bad sportsmanship. That umpire should get suspended.cucalon@cucalon86@eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger Umpire is wrong.@eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger Umpire is wrong.Santiago Verdugo@sverdugop@kritochin85 @eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger The Umpire made a stupid warning and when he saw that both players were against it he chose to double down on it instead of taking it back. Classic "I need to be the star" umpire behavior@kritochin85 @eretzsport022 @ATPChallenger The Umpire made a stupid warning and when he saw that both players were against it he chose to double down on it instead of taking it back. Classic "I need to be the star" umpire behaviorColorado1909@Calicolorados@josemorgado This guy needs to be fired today!@josemorgado This guy needs to be fired today!Roberto Marcora beat Rodriguez Taverna to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Tenerife Challenger 2 tennis tournamentRoberto Marcora at the Singapore OpenRoberto Marcora mounted a spirited comeback against Rodriguez Taverna after losing the opening set to prevail 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 as the Italian earned qualification to the semi-finals of the Tenerife Challenger 2 tournament. He will face South African Lloyd Harris in his next match on Friday, February 3.Marcora took part in the 2023 Australian Open as well. He endured an exit in the first round of the qualifiers upon losing against Juan Pablo Varillas in straight sets.