Chile urges Garín to triumph over Bergs in Copa Davis due to aggressive behavior, securing a chance for the fifth match.
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Title: Cristian Garín's Assault Match: Chilean Tennis Federation Challenges ITF
Subtitle: With an unfair advantage granted to Belgium, the Chilean Federation petitions for justice and fairplay in the Davis Cup.
Santiago de Chile, Feb 3 (EFE). The Chilean Tennis Federation (Fetech) lodged an official appeal with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) yesterday, demanding victory for Cristian Garín in his controversial match against Belgian player Zizou Bergs.
The shocking incident took place during the Davis Cup qualifying round, where Chile was playing away against Belgium to advance to the Finals. In the fourth match, Bergs ran to his bench, celebrating a point, and inadvertently knocked over Garín, causing him to hit his face on the ground.
Following this violent attack, Garín was disqualified, and Belgium clinched victory in the series 3-1. Chile, however, argues that Bergs' behavior was more than just a mere violation of sportsmanship—it was a "clear physical interference" that should have resulted in Bergs' disqualification, not Garín's.
In a letter addressed to the ITF, the Fetech outlines three proposed measures:
- A revocation of the result of the contested match.
- The rescheduling of the decisive fifth match under fair conditions for both teams.
- A compensatory measure for Chile, as an "automatic 'wild card' entry to the Davis Cup Finals," due to the disadvantage faced because of the ITF's alleged misapplication of rules.
Sergio Elias, President of the Fetech, expressed his disappointment and determination to pursue justice: "We're not expecting much, but there will be a formal appeal, advised by lawyers. This cannot be left like this." Elias has particularly highlighted the role of Portuguese referee Carlos Ramos in the incident, asking for an internal review of his decisions to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Enrichment Data: There are no recent updates to be found regarding the ITF's response to the Chilean Tennis Federation's appeal. As such, the current status of the appeal remains unknown, and interested parties may want to check the Fetech or ITF websites, or reputable sports news outlets for the most up-to-date information.
The Chilean Tennis Federation (Fetech) has demanded the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to reconsider Cristian Garín's disqualification in the international sports event, the Davis Cup, citing the unfair advantage granted to the Belgian team following the controversial incident. Implementing their proposed measures, which include a revocation of the contested match, a rescheduling of the decisive fifth match, and a compensatory entry into the Davis Cup Finals for Chile, would uphold the principles of justice and fairplay in international tennis.
