[WATCH] Fernando Verdasco lashes out at ball-boy during Shenzhen Open

Fernando Verdasco lashes out at ball-boy during the semifinal of Shenzhen Open in China against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka.

After defeating Andy Murray in the quarterfinal of the Shenzhen Open, Fernando Verdasco stirred controversy during the semifinal. The Spanish tennis veteran was up against Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan.

The controversial incident took place during the second set of the semifinal clash, where Verdasco was trailing 2-4.

The Spanish player outraged at a ball-boy, who was seemingly slow at bringing him the towel. Verdasco wildly gestured at the ball-boy, asking him to hurry up. The player was given a warning by the umpire on the outburst and was criticised by the social media for his actions.

Here is the video of the incident:

In the Hamburg Open earlier this year, Verdasco indulged in another controversy when he threw a towel in front of a volunteer in frustration.

Nishioka stunned Verdasco 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 to proceed to the final of the Shenzhen Open, where he is currently playing Pierre-Hugues Herbert of France.

The Japanese player is unseeded in the tournament, and had previously lost to Fernando Verdasco in the French Open earlier this year. He made a strong comeback after tamely surrendering the first set of the match.

Verdasco’s behavior with the ball-boy was criticised on social media. Here are some of the reactions from the viewers: