Cristian Garin, who had been knocked over by his teammate Zizou Bergs, refused to play in Chile’s Davis Cup qualifying match against Belgium.
A celebrating and leaping Bergs struck him in the face with his right shoulder during their changeover in Hasselt.
Garin was immediately cleared to play after Bergs apologized and was treated for his medical condition.
Bergs was charged with violating Chile’s code of conduct for his unsportsmanlike behavior, but the punishment was called for.
The independent doctor and all involved in this unusual, unfortunate, and delicate situation conducted due diligence in accordance with rules and procedures, according to a statement from the International Tennis Federation.
We understand the emotions surrounding this unusual incident, but the final decision was made after considering all the facts and peculiar circumstances surrounding it.
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Source: BBC
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