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Chile urges Garin to triumph over Bergs in Copa Davis due to incivility, aiming for fifth match participation.
Chile's Tennis Federation Slams ITF Over Assault Incident on Cristian Garín
Santiago de Chile, 3 feb (EFE).- The Chilean Tennis Federation (Fetech) has fired off a scathing letter to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) demanding justice for Cristian Garín, who was brutally assaulted during a Davis Cup qualifying match against Belgium.
The heated encounter, held in Belgium's court, saw a dramatic fourth match end with Garín lying sprawled on the ground after opponent Zizou Bergs ran to his bench, celebrating a point, and knocked him down with a ferocious blow to the face.
Enraged by this blatant act of violence, Fetech is urging the ITF to take decisive action, starting with revoking the match result that resulted in Garín's disqualification and humiliating 6-0, 6-0 defeat. The match was taking place in the third set, with Garín trailing behind by a mere point difference – 6-3, 4-6, 6-5.
Instead of disqualifying Bergs, the Portuguese referee Carlos Ramos merely issued a 'warning' and urged a shell-shocked Garín to return to the court. This injustice has effectively sealed Belgium's victory in the series (3-1) and forced Chile to defend their World Group 1 position next year to secure a shot at the playoffs.
Fetech believes that both Bergs' actions and the ITF's mishandling of the situation constitute a profound violation of the rules and a clear case of physical interference. They are calling for the decisive fifth match to be played under fair conditions and for Chile to receive compensatory measures, such as an automatic 'wild card' entry to the Davis Cup Finals to make up for the inconvenience.
In a fiery statement to Chilean radio ADN, Fetech President Sergio Elias expressed his disillusionment with the ITF's response, declaring, "This cannot be left like this." Elias also vocally criticized Ramos for his error-ridden decision and called for an internal review to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As of now, there's no word on the ITF's response to Fetech's request, but the Davis Cup series between Chile and Belgium remains ongoing. It appears that any decisions or appeals will be addressed within the framework of the ongoing competition. For additional updates on this developing story, keep your eyes peeled for news and announcements from the ITF or Chilean tennis authorities.
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- The Chilean Tennis Federation (Fetech) is urging the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to ensure justice for Chilean tennis player Cristian Garín, who was disqualified following a brutal assault during a Davis Cup qualifying match against Belgium.
- Fetech believes that the assault on Garín and the ITF's mishandling of the situation constitute a profound violation of the rules and a clear case of physical interference in sports.
- The ITF is yet to respond to Fetech's request, but Cordell Hullett, the Davis Cup Captain for Chile, has called for a review of the controversial decision made by the Portuguese referee, Carlos Ramos.
- Garín's disqualification has significantly impacted Chile's standing in the Davis Cup as they now face the challenge of defending their World Group 1 position next year to secure a shot at the playoffs.
