Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Brazilian Tennis Player Fight with Spectator


MELBOURNE - The organizers Grand Slam tennis tournament Australian Open on Tuesday (19 / 1), to investigate a fight that involved players from Brazil Marcos son Daniel with her audience.

Tournament referee ordered an investigation after the alleged incident between the 31-year-old players and spectators, during the first round match against Colombia's Alejandro Falla beat.

"The referee asked for the tournament there was an investigation into the incident," said a spokesman for the Australian Tennis Federation.

A witness who was on the sidelines saying, the fight occurred when a woman approached Daniel, ranked world's 88th. The woman was reportedly injured in the incident.

Instead Daniel is not available for comment because he had left the Melbourne Park tennis complex when the organizers were informed about the incident. As a result of the incident, Daniel accordance with the rules of the International Tennis Federation, threatened a fine of U.S. $ 10 thousand.

On the first day of the Australian Open on Monday (18 / 1), at least 11 spectators were expelled for carrying the torch as the game went on. While on Tuesday (19 / 1), four spectators were expelled for inappropriate behavior.

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