Davis Cup star hospitalized after suffering freak | Sports News

Serbian tennis star Dusan Lajovic was rushed to the hospital after a weird damage on the Davis Cup. Lajovic, half of the Serbian crew competing in opposition to Chile within the first spherical of the worldwide event, misplaced to Tomas Barrios Vera in his opening singles match.

The 35-year-old reportedly collided with a glass panel whereas returning to the locker room. He was taken to the hospital for a head damage from the incident, with additional exams deliberate by medical professionals.

Clay Tennis reviews that Lajovic remained aware as he was transported to Clínica Universidad de Los Andes in Santiago, Chile. The world No. 125 is claimed to have suffered a cranial contusion, a cut to the oral mucosa, and potential loosening of tooth. He had misplaced to Barrios at Estadio Nacional in the identical metropolis, with teammate Ognjen Milic defeated by Alejandro Tabilo in three units.

Following the loss, Lajovic voiced considerations concerning the umpire’s lack of ability to handle a biased home crowd during his straight-sets defeat.

“It was tough to play here, where we knew we wouldn’t receive fair play, but that’s the Davis Cup, and I don’t think the match was decided by that,” Lajovic acknowledged in a press convention after his loss. “Obviously, we were prepared for some provocation. Most people came to enjoy the tennis, but there were a few in the stands who were disrespectful..

“One man was telling me, ‘you are dangerous, you are dangerous’. There’s no need to speak to gamers. Obviously, it isn’t one thing you need to hear when you’re competing on courtroom.”

He added: “The umpire ought to have finished a higher job of retaining circumstances related for each gamers earlier than the serve. In any case, my opponent was higher and performed higher in the important thing moments.”

Serbia is a former Davis Cup champion, with Novak Djokovic helping them secure glory in 2010. However, the Australian Open finalist hasn’t competed in the tournament since 2024.

Last year, Miomir Kecmanovic and Hamad Medjedovic played both singles and doubles in a first-round qualifying match against Denmark. This year, it’s Lajovic and Milic in the singles, while twin brothers Matej and Ivan Sabanov partner up in the doubles.

Great Britain has enjoyed better fortune in their first-round encounters against Norway in Oslo. Jack Draper and Cam Norrie both secured straight-set wins in their singles opener before Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool claimed a doubles victory to seal the tie before the second set of singles matches were played, setting up a second-round qualifier against either Ecuador or Australia.

“I’m actually delighted, very proud of what the gamers have finished,” expressed Leon Smith, Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain, following the victory. “The starting of the tie with Casper Ruud not having the ability to play modifications the dynamics, however then our guys must go and ship.”