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2012 • Tennis • Player Mistake • Conduct
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THE STORY

In the 2012 Aegon Championships final at Queen's Club in London, David Nalbandian, leading Marin Čilić 7-6 (7-3), 3-4, kicked an advertising hoarding in frustration after losing a point. The hoarding struck line judge Andrew McDougall in the shin, causing a bleeding wound. The chair umpire defaulted Nalbandian, awarding the match and title to Čilić. (tennis.com)

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WHY IT MATTERS

Nalbandian's disqualification led to a maximum fine of £8,000 and forfeiture of his £36,500 prize money. The incident also prompted a police investigation into alleged assault. (itv.com)

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