Janowicz given ‘hamburger’ code violation

Jerzy Janowicz has been given a code violation for saying the word hamburger (or so he alleges). The incident occurred during Janowicz’s surprise 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of Stuttgart.

But it was the curious incident of the hamburger that proved to be the highlights of the match. Janowicz was handed a point penalty by the tournament referee for apparently uttering a profanity. However, the world No.155 was adamant he was merely talking about fast food.

As if to prove the point (and after a lengthy conversation), the Pole sloped away from the chair shouting ‘hot dog’ and ‘doughnuts’.

Part one: The curious incident of the hamburger

ONLY Jerzy Janowicz could get a code violation for saying the word ‘hamburger’. Highlight of the tourney. #MercedesCup???? pic.twitter.com/kQciki22Ab

— Trevor Boris (@TrevorBoris) June 13, 2017

Part two: Janowicz calls for Hot Dogs and Doughnuts

part 2 of hamburger-gate starring Janowicz. The best is at the end when he starts yelling out other foods ‘hot dog!’, ‘donut!’ #MercedesCup???? pic.twitter.com/hz2HvgXpOk

— Trevor Boris (@TrevorBoris) June 13, 2017

Janowicz will play Benoit Paire in the quarterfinals of the tournament.