Abedini was caught on camera chasing a supervisor off the court during his first round qualifying match against British player Imran Aswat at an ITF Futures event in Turkey on Sunday, April 17.

The 29-year-old who is unranked has been provisionally suspended from the tour.

He is seen furiously hitting his racket against the gate to the court and also lashes out with a kick as the supervisor stands on the other side.

The ITF announced on Wednesday, April 20 that an investigation to take place into the incident.

“The ITF announced that a Notice of Investigation has been issued to Iranian tennis player Majid Abedini following an incident at the ITF Pro Circuit event in Antalya, Turkey on Sunday 17 April,” the ITF said in the statement.

“Mr. Abedini has been provisionally suspended in accordance with the ITF Welfare Policy and is further subject to an investigation into a possible Player Major Offence of Aggravated Behaviour.

“Following this investigation, any additional sanction will be announced."