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Shapovalov Apologizes for Davis Cup Gaffe



Denis Shapovalov committed an egregious error of judgement on Sunday during the fifth and deciding rubber of Canada’s Davis Cup tie with Great Britain.

After becoming frustrated he angrily sent a ball flying, intending to hit it into the crowd. But the ball, flying at breakneck speed, flew right into the face of umpire Arnaud Gabas.

Shapovalov was immediately defaulted, ending Canada’s hopes of winning the tie.

Today he has apologized for his actions:

According to the ITF, Shapovalov has been fined $7,000 for the incident. “Shapovalov did not intend to hit Mr Gabas and personally apologised to him after the incident. No further action is anticipated,” the ITF wrote in a statement. “Mr Gabas went to Ottawa General Hospital for checks on his left eye Sunday night. No damage to the cornea or retina was reported. He will be undergoing further checks with his personal eye doctor in France on Tuesday.”

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