Denis Shapovalov snaps back at heckling Italian Open fans: ‘Shut the f— up’

Denis Shapovalov managed to survive a point penalty in the first round of the Italian Open on Monday to defeat Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3.

He received the penalty when he hopped over the net to show the umpire a mark on his opponent’s side of the red clay court – an action that is not permitted. The umpire determined Shapovalov’s serve was out in a double fault and he later lost the game.

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After hearing heckling during the moment, Shapovalov told the crowd to “shut the f— up.”

The umpire said he wasn’t going to kick the fan out.

“I’m…