Have to share this because I never thought I'd see the day when this rule was called. Playing in a local tournament, I'm down 0-6, 0-4 -- getting abused, not even a chance I can win.

Opponent fires a first serve and frames the ball, serve is flying high and well out of the court, towards my face. I yell out, and swat the ball away.

Opponent comes over and calls the point for himself, quoting Rule 24(e) saying I interfered with the ball before it landed, though it was clear past the service line, and unless it had some magic dust, reversed course 10 feet and bounced back into the box, was certainly long.

Me: "Are you serious?"

Him: "Ya it's a tournament so I have to call it, it's a rule."

Me: "I'm aware it's a rule I just can't believe you would call that, especially on that serve."

Him: "I'll get the tournament director."

Me: "Don't bother."

What does the community think, I'm aware it's a rule but is this guy a total numpty?

Edit: I wasn't super clear, this was a casual club tournament. There are no stakes. I am aware it is a rule.