But he did cross the line of simple or even frequent protest in Australia, smashing two racquets and spitting water in the general direction of the umpire's chair when calls went against him.

Marcos Baghdatis smashes four racquets during changeover (video)

Marcos Baghdatis smashes four racquets (video)

Former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis also provided the Margaret Court crowd with fireworks when he smashed four racquets in a spectacular fit of pique after dropping serve early in the third set against Stanislas Wawrinka.