Not sure which is less likely to happen, Roger Federer saying a naughty word or losing in the final of a major tournament. Probably saying a naughty word given he has lost a few major finals in the past two years.

Federer argued with chair umpire Jake Garner during a changeover in the U.S. Open final Monday. He said his opponent, Juan Martin del Potro, was given too much time to challenge a line call.

“I wasn’t allowed to challenge after 2 seconds. The guy takes, like, 10,” Federer said.

Then the 15-time major champion used a profanity in addressing Garner: “Don’t tell me to be quiet, OK? When I want to talk, I talk. I don’t give a … what he said.”

CBS microphones picked up the exchange during its live broadcast of the match.

“It’s regrettable, of course,” CBS spokeswoman LeslieAnne Wade said. “But it’s a part of the live coverage of sports events.”

Amazing. Now, as is the case with all Gillette spokesmen, the world will blow up.

At 42 seconds….

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