{
  "id": 4548109,
  "title": "‘Stop Acting Stupid’ – Térence Atmane Lashes Out After Being Denied Treatment As Drama Engulfs US Open Clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/stop-acting-stupid-terence-atmane-lashes-out-after-being-denied",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:06:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stop-acting-stupid-t-rence-020645844.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tense first-round match at the 2026 US Open between Térence Atmane and Jaume Munar was marred by drama as the French player was denied treatment despite his struggles. Atmane took an early lead, winning the first two sets, but began to struggle in the third set due to severe cramps. After receiving treatment for his right leg, Atmane lost the set after serving with his right hand due to cramping in his dominant hand. During a bathroom break before the fourth set, Munar halted play and demanded the chair umpire call the supervisor over Atmane's constant conversations with his coach and delays between serves. Munar argued that the umpire should issue time violations, citing the rules. The match continued, with Munar eventually winning the fourth set and forcing a decider. However, Atmane called for the physiotherapist again when leading 2-1 in the fifth set, but was refused treatment after the physiotherapist determined he was suffering from cramps rather than an injury. Atmane insisted he was experiencing pain in both legs, leading to a heated exchange with the physiotherapist and supervisor. Despite his protests, Atmane was still denied treatment, as per ITF rules which state that a player cannot receive a medical timeout for muscle cramping. The French player had to resume play without treatment, and Munar went on to win the match 6-7(5), 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), 7-5 after a four-hour, 54-minute battle.",
  "summary": "There was no shortage of drama during Térence Atmane and Jaume Munar’s tense first-round battle at the 2026 US Open. The closely contested match saw Munar venting his frustrations before Atmane was left incredulous after being denied treatment by the physiotherapist and supervisor despite his struggles.",
  "key_points": [
    "French player Térence Atmane denied treatment for cramps during US Open match.",
    "Jaume Munar halted play to demand chair umpire call supervisor over Atmane's behavior.",
    "Atmane lost match 6-7(5), 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), 7-5 after four-hour battle."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The denial of treatment to Térence Atmane due to cramping, as per ITF rules, potentially cost him the match, allowing Jaume Munar to capitalize on his struggles and secure the win.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}