Davis Cup Controversy: Zizou Bergs Wins Amid Cristian Garin's Injury

The Davis Cup tie between Belgium and Chile was marred by controversy after Belgian player Zizou Bergs collided with Chilean Cristian Garin, leading to an injury that forced Garin to refuse to continue play. Bergs, who won the match 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, celebrated by sprinting towards the net but accidentally struck Garin in the face, resulting in a game penalty for Garin when he did not return to the court. The incident sparked outrage from the Chilean team, which argued that Garin did not receive proper medical attention and called for Bergs' disqualification, a request that was denied by the umpire. While Bergs claimed the collision was unintentional, tennis figures like Martina Navratilova criticized the lack of punishment for him, though she also noted Garin's reaction seemed exaggerated. The Chilean Tennis Federation announced plans to seek justice from the International Tennis Federation over the handling of the incident. Ultimately, Belgium advanced to the next round of the competition amid ongoing discussions about sportsmanship and rules in tennis.