Tennis fans stunned after Zizou Bergs tackled Cristian Garin during Davis Cup — and still won: ‘Shocking decision’
The Davis Cup tie between Belgium and Chile descended into chaos after a Belgian player won his match despite shoulder charging his opponent, who pleaded for the match to be stopped.
How Cristian Garin and Zizou Bergs’ Davis Cup tie descended into tennis farce over default rules
In the third set of the match, Bergs broke Garin’s serve with a brilliant forehand pass to go up 6-5 and serve for the match. He sprinted to the net in celebration and leapt up into the air, just as his opponent was crossing over to return to his seat.
Chile loses Davis Cup tie versus Belgium after accidental collision between Cristian Garin and Zizou Bergs
Bergs collided with Garin after celebrating a break of serve at 5-5 in the third set, and after the latter refused to resume play, he received a game penalty for consecutive time violations to lose the match.
Zizou Bergs scores accidental knockout to send Belgium past Chile in Davis Cup
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'That should be a default': Martina Navratilova questions decision in Davis Cup involving controversy regarding Zizou Bergs, Cristian Garin
Former world number one Martina Navratilova has expressed her opinion about the incident involving Zizou Bergs and Cristian Garin. The tennis world experienced a unique scenario where two players collided on the tennis court in the Davis Cup Qualifiers first round between Chile and Belgium.
Bizarre Davis Cup drama as Cristian Garin gets disqualified for refusing to play after collision with Zizou Bergs
The incident happened during the third set of the match after Bergs secured a break in the 11th game to put Belgium on the verge of a win
Cristian Garin Refuses to Play & Forfeits Davis Cup Match After Being Floored by Opponent
Cristian Garin refused to continue his Davis Cup match after opponent, Zizou Bergs, slammed into him at the net, sending him crashing to the floor.
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