Nalbandian regrets for his behavior in the final of Queens Tennis
Nalbandian regrets for his behavior in the final of Queens Tennis
He
defeated David Nalbandian in the final of the Queen's Open on Sunday in
front of Croatian Marin Hilich having caused injury to a linesmen
pitch.
It was Nalbandian 7-6, 3-3 ahead when he dropped serve in the seventh game and acted angrily and kicked the billboard with his right foot, causing injury linesman in the leg.
The injured observer lines bleeding and after obtaining the medical care was taken to Medical Center of the stadium.
He Hilich game winner despite the outcome of delayed 6-7, 4-3.
After lengthy discussions between the chair and the rule of the tournament officials, Nalbandian was considered a loser, which led to booing from the audience.
The regulations provide for the Union of ATP to the exclusion of the player immediately in such cases, but Nalbandian, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2002, felt he won the punishment excessive.
He said Nalbandian (30 years) to the public "I'm sorry ... sometimes you feel frustrated and difficult to control it ... it was a mistake."
"It's a difficult moment to end the final in this way. Sometimes feel pressure from the Federation of professional players. Made a mistake and must pay the price. Everyone commits mistakes."
For his part, said Chris Kermdh tournament director should be the implementation of the regulations.
He added: "David Nalbandian kick panel under the rule of announcement, which led to the injury of a serious injury rule. Forced the Union to end the final."
It was Nalbandian 7-6, 3-3 ahead when he dropped serve in the seventh game and acted angrily and kicked the billboard with his right foot, causing injury linesman in the leg.
The injured observer lines bleeding and after obtaining the medical care was taken to Medical Center of the stadium.
He Hilich game winner despite the outcome of delayed 6-7, 4-3.
After lengthy discussions between the chair and the rule of the tournament officials, Nalbandian was considered a loser, which led to booing from the audience.
The regulations provide for the Union of ATP to the exclusion of the player immediately in such cases, but Nalbandian, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2002, felt he won the punishment excessive.
He said Nalbandian (30 years) to the public "I'm sorry ... sometimes you feel frustrated and difficult to control it ... it was a mistake."
"It's a difficult moment to end the final in this way. Sometimes feel pressure from the Federation of professional players. Made a mistake and must pay the price. Everyone commits mistakes."
For his part, said Chris Kermdh tournament director should be the implementation of the regulations.
He added: "David Nalbandian kick panel under the rule of announcement, which led to the injury of a serious injury rule. Forced the Union to end the final."
