David Nalbandian, who was defaulted in the Queen’s Club final after his kick to the front of a sponsor’s advertising board struck a linesman’s left leg, issued a statement.
“I never intended to hit him, it was an unfortunate reaction in which I wanted to let off steam after losing a point,” said the Argentine. “I had the opportunity to personally apologise to the line umpire for this regrettable act that I am fully responsible for.”
He also extended his apologies to the crowd, Tournament Director and to his followers in Argentina and around the world.
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