Italian stalwart Fabio Fognini was recently sensationally defaulted from the ATP Barcelona Open 2021. Fognini was served with the punishment because of repeated verbal abuse, despite warnings from the chair umpire. It was the second-round tie in which Fognini was behind. Now reacting to the punishment, the player has further talked about it and assured that he will appeal against the punishment.
Fognini gave an update on his Instagram account. He is taking a strong stance against the Barcelona Open tournament supervisor’s decision to default him.
“Hello everyone, I wanted to inform you about the disqualification subjected yesterday on 4-4 of the second set in the match against Zapata Miralles. in the field I could not do other than accept the decision taken by the tournament supervisor.”
Fabio Fognini slams Barcelona Open tournament supervisor
The Italian alleged that decision is incorrect and thus he will appeal against it. Fognini said: “But I want to close that what decision is incorrect and penalty, the supervisor’s report is incomplete and does not correspond to reality and, for this reason, I have decided for this reason. appeal.” (statement has been translated)
Fognini’s default was the 10th time a player was defaulted since 2000. The Italian joined World No.1 Novak Djokovic in the list. Djokovic was earlier infamously defaulted from US Open 2020 for hitting a line judge with a ball.
Ever since the event happened, Fognini pleaded his innocence over the matter. The Italian has been adamant on maintaining his stance and thus will probably give out a strong appeal over the matter.
“I was not even speaking. That’s the first thing everybody has to know. I will investigate about it. It’s the first time it happens in my life.”
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— Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell (@bcnopenbs) April 21, 2021
During the second-round match, Fognini found himself in a precarious situation. He was bageled in the first set by 147th ranked Bernabe Zapata Miralles and then found himself 3-0 down in the second set. Later the Italian forged a comeback, but then the whole defaulting saga happened.
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