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Mikael Ymer smashes racquet on umpire's chair, disqualified at Lyon Open

Mikael Ymer was disqualified after smashing his racquet. (Supplied: ATP Media)

Mikael Ymer was disqualified from the Lyon Open on Wednesday after he smashed his racquet on the umpire's chair following an argument over a line call.

Swede Ymer was playing Frenchman Arthur Fils in the last 16 of the ATP 250 event when the 24-year-old argued with the umpire over a return and pointed to a mark on the clay to make his case.

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