Denis Shapovalov gives umpire black eye

[QuentinFederer]

Denis Shapovalov has just given the umpire a black eye during the Davis cup tie between Canada and GB. He had just been broken by Edmund, and in frustration smacked the ball into the stands... except it didn't get that far. It hit the umpire clean in the eye. He was disqualified.

Such a shame, it wasn't intentional at all, but he has to learn from this. He has a huge amount of potential, he must learn from this.

 

[merwy]

Damn can I get a video of that? Sounds like the biggest incident in tennis in quite some time

 

[Chadillac]

I thought umpires were supposed to keep their eye on the ball?

 

[The Green Mile]

Any footage?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Video is here: https://twitter.com/mrisingstar18/status/828368872592044032

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Just ban him indefinitely IMO. We don't need another goofy looking import representing Canada. With a bad temperament nonetheless.

 

[Krish872007]

It had to happen at some point:

What an unlucky fool. Dan Evans trying really hard not to laugh in the background, but it's not fun when you get hit that hard in the face.

 

[Bobby Jr]

Wow, he nailed that ball pretty hard.

https://twitter.com/MRisingStar18/status/828368872592044032

 

[QuentinFederer]

I feel sorry for Denis, it was a genuine accident. I hope the umpire doesn't have any permanent damage, it was a very hard hit.

 

[s_andrean]

I watched that live, it's even worse on the replay. That must have been going 100mph.. the umpire is lucky to still have an eye and Shapovolov is lucky to still have a career.

 

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Wowowowowoowowow.
























Just wow.

 

[bjsnider]

He got broken, and pulled the extra ball out of his pocket and tried to hit it really hard, but it went sideways instead of high into the crowd. It was an accident, but I'm sure he'll be suspended. The ITF can't sanction this type of thing. The ITF/ATP should have banned rage-hitting the ball years ago, but they didn't. It was Brian Earley who made the call to default the match.

 

[Coolio]

Say the ball hits the umpire square in the temple, and gives him brain damage or seriously injures him.
What happens? Does Shapovalov face any criminal proceedings.

 

[Krish872007]

Full incident here (for UK viewers mainly):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/tennis/38572432

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Say the ball hits the umpire square in the temple, and gives him brain damage or seriously injures him.
What happens? Does Shapovalov face any criminal proceedings.

I believe that would fall under Criminal Negligence (causing bodily harm). He could be charged, but not necessarily convicted depending on the judge.

 

[Steve0904]

Just saw this happen live watching on TV. Harsh way to learn a lesson for the young Shapovalov. Obviously didn't mean it, but nothing excuses what he did.

 

[mental midget]

"what is begun in anger ends in shame." -ben franklin.

yikes man. bad scene and bad luck all around. definitely a suspension there, big fine probably.

 

[DreddyTennis45]

LOOOOOOOOOOL mad ratings

 

[smoledman]

Pretty sure a 6-month suspension is in order here. Probably a $100K fine.

 

[QuentinFederer]

Pretty sure a 6-month suspension is in order here. Probably a $100K fine.

Does Denis even have $100K?

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

I feel sorry for Denis, it was a genuine accident. I hope the umpire doesn't have any permanent damage, it was a very hard hit.

Forget Denis, I feel sorry for the umpire. Ouch!

 

[SpinToWin]

It had to happen at some point:

What an unlucky fool. Dan Evans trying really hard not to laugh in the background, but it's not fun when you get hit that hard in the face.

Can't blame Evan, my first reflex was to burst out laughing haha

 

[PrinceMoron]

Playing for your country and you do that?

 

[RS92]

 

[Fedeonic]

If it was Kyrgios, he'll be banned forever.
Still Shapovalov needs some control of himself, I hope, he's young and he'll surely learn.

 

[QuentinFederer]

Imagine if it was Kyrgios that did it?

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Rekt. That kind of pinpoint accuracy makes him Top 10 in the making easily

 

[s_andrean]

Imagine if it was Kyrgios that did it?

Same reaction, DQ, but a bigger fine. Also the kid is only 17, he has the benefit of not knowing any better.

 

[tennis_pro]

Obviously an accident but WTF was he thinking?

 

[smoledman]

Same reaction, DQ, but a bigger fine. Also the kid is only 17, he has the benefit of not knowing any better.

Sorry but I've never heard of a near-juniors tennis player doing something so reckless on a tennis court before. Sure Nalby kicked the living daylights out of an old guy, but he was 30 at the time.

 

[QuentinFederer]

Same reaction, DQ, but a bigger fine. Also the kid is only 17, he has the benefit of not knowing any better.

I really hope that he doesn't receive a long ban. Shapovalov seems like a good kid, and it was an accident. He certainly has star potential and I hope this doesn't shake his confidence.

 

[jm1980]

I watched that live, it's even worse on the replay. That must have been going 100mph.. the umpire is lucky to still have an eye and Shapovolov is lucky to still have a career.

I don't think so, more like 80-90 mph

 

[jm1980]

He's a good kid who made a bad decision at the heat of the moment. He will learn his lesson.

There's no need to overreact and call for his head because of an accident like this.

 

[SpinToWin]

Waiting for Kyrgios' tweet...

"If I had done that..."

 

[1st Seed]

I see and talk to his coach once a week at my indoor club. ill relay all these messages to remind him,of all the patience and persistence that goes into a so called prodigy tennis player.
lots of growing up to do in so many faucets of his game,We've all been there.
And Johnny Mac's face watching this would be priceless,
If only eh JMac

 

[Wander]

Does Denis even have $100K?

Probably not. That's more than he's earned in prize money in his career so far.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Was wondering if I will get some decent sleep tonight.

After seeing the pic of umpire's eye, I am now sure that's not going to happen...

 

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I'd like to see more angles of this. Quite a funny "accident". Was it a "mishit"?

 

[mike danny]

Video is here: https://twitter.com/mrisingstar18/status/828368872592044032

Ouch, that had to hurt.

 

[tennis_pro]

 

[RF-18]

Terrible. Obviously not intentional but doesn't matter. I wonder how long he will get suspended..

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[jm1980]

I'd like to see more angles of this. Quite a funny "accident". Was it a "mishit"?

No, pretty much hit the sweet spot there

 

[Hitman's Gurl]

That is horrible!

 

[Shaolin]

Shapovalov has his stupid hat cinched so tight around his head it looks like a trash bag.

Probably cut off the blood flow which caused his foolishness.

 

[Charlie]

Was wondering if I will get some decent sleep tonight.

After seeing the pic of umpire's eye, I am now sure that's not going to happen...

Call Shapovalov, his methods will put you to sleep very quickly.

 

[Shaolin]

I thought umpires were supposed to keep their eye on the ball?

His eye couldn't have been more on the ball.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Wow. Awful.

Also, it was the deciding rubber for GBR v Canada and the default handed a 3-2 win to GBR. So because of this, Shapo lost it for Canada.

 

[Nostradamus]

Denis Shapovalov has just given the umpire a black eye during the Davis cup tie between Canada and GB. He had just been broken by Edmund, and in frustration smacked the ball into the stands... except it didn't get that far. It hit the umpire clean in the eye. He was disqualified.

Such a shame, it wasn't intentional at all, but he has to learn from this. He has a huge amount of potential, he must learn from this.

Well, I am not worried....he wasn't going to come back and win that match anyway.....

 

[Gary Duane]

Better because you can set it to 1/4 speed.

He really NAILED the ump!

This is going to follow him for the rest of his career. Terribly unlucky, but he could have injured someone worse.

Shows that it's not "just a harmless tennis ball" when it's hit that hard.

By the way, this should highlight how lucky Novak has been, and he's not the only one...

 

[Nostradamus]

No, pretty much hit the sweet spot there

Did he call an ambulance ?? he could have Detached Retina which is pretty serious if not seen by Ophthalmologist right away............