Davis Cup: Chile tennis star Cristian Garin refuses to play after collision
Tokyo, Feb. 3 -- Chile lost their Davis Cup qualifier against Belgium when Cristian Garin refused to continue playing after being knocked over by opponent Zizou Bergs.
At a changeover during their singles match in Hasselt, a celebrating and leaping Bergs struck him in the face with his right shoulder.
Bergs apologised immediately and Garin was cleared to play after receiving medical attention, the BBC reported.
Bergs was given a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct, but Chile called for him to be disqualified.
Garin was given three successive time violations for refusing to play, resulting in a game penalty to hand Berg a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 victory and ensure Chile won the tie 3-1.
An International Tennis Federation statement, external rea...
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