Garin Loses Davis Cup Match After Collision

In an unusual Davis Cup incident, Chilean tennis player Cristian Garin lost his qualifier match against Belgium after refusing to continue playing following a collision with his opponent, Zizou Bergs. During a celebratory moment, Bergs accidentally struck Garin in the eye with his shoulder, an act deemed unsportsmanlike, though Bergs was only issued a code violation. Despite being cleared medically to continue, Garin insisted on his opponent's disqualification and refused to play, resulting in three time violations and losing the match by default. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirmed due diligence was followed, yet acknowledged the emotional and rare nature of the situation. Chile's Olympic committee expressed outrage and pledged to support Garin, calling the incident 'shameful.' Belgium's victory secured a 3-1 win and advancement to the next qualifying round against Australia.