MADRID 2 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Davis Cup closed its first round with the controversy in the Belgium pass over Chile after Cristian Garín could not continue the decisive match for a clash with Zizou Bergs that the Chileans denounced as “aggression”, in a day in the that also advanced France and Hungary.
In the Sporthal Alverberg of Hasselt, the host Belgium was put to a point to win the tie this Sunday after the victory of Sander Gille’s double 3.
Then Garín faced Bergs in a duel without a network for the Chileans who approached three hours of the game when the Belgian broke his rival to have the victory serve (6-3, 4-6, 6- 6- 5). Euphoric, the local player ran to his bench and crashed with Garín, who suffered a strong blow to the eye.
The Chilean player claimed not being in a position to play, as well as the team doctor pointed out that Garín had difficulty seeing and even standing, but his refusal to return to the track cost him the disqualification and victory of Belgium. The Chilean Olympic Committee and the country’s tennis federation described the referee’s decision as “injustice” after their tennis player received “an aggression” with physical consequences.
The controversy was extended in Hasselt under the disbelief of Chile. “We did not want it to end like this, but the decision was made by the referee and we have to comply with it. Zizou did not do it on purpose, it was an accident,” said Steve Darcis, captain of Belgium.
However, the second round crosses, which will be played in September as a prelude to Bologna 8, will be: Netherlands-Argentina, Australia-Belgium, Hungary-Austria, Germany-Japan, United States-Czech Republic, Denmark- Spain and Croatia-France.
The painting was closed by Hungary, with the 2-3 on Canada that signed the final fifth point of Marton Fucsoovics on Alexis Galarneau (7-6 (8), 6-4), and France, which eliminated without giving up a point in the Palais des Sports Jean Ros from Orleans to Brazil.