WATCH: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina picks a fight with chair umpire over controversial call on match point in Estoril

Frenchman Luca Van Assche challenges final call, causing confusion and anger from opponent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

WATCH: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina picks a fight with chair umpire over controversial call on match point in Estoril

Davidovich Fokina and Luca Van Assche

The Round of 16 in Estoril between Frenchman Luca Van Assche and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was an intense match that almost took an unexpected turn. The match was filled with drama and a bit of controversy when Luca Van Assche asked for a challenge after the referee had already announced the end of the match.

The incident occurred when Davidovich Fokina hit the ball, which Luca Van Assche believed was out. In a desperate attempt to stay in the game, Van Assche asked for a challenge. The referee, who had already announced the end of the match, agreed to verify the image. This caused confusion and anger for Davidovich Fokina, who believed that the match had already ended.

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Fortunately for the referee, after verifying the image, it was clear that Davidovich Fokina’s ball was good. This saved the referee from a potential controversy that could have arisen had the call been overturned. The match ended with a score of 6-3, 7-5 in favor of Davidovich Fokina.

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Despite the intense drama, Davidovich Fokina showed great sportsmanship, quickly reassuring the referee and accepting the outcome. He will now move on to face Marco Cecchinato in the quarter-finals of the ESTORIL OPEN.

Luca Van Assche, on the other hand, will leave Estoril with his head held high. Despite losing the match, the 18-year-old French youngster has had an impressive run in the tournament.

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, a tennis star making waves on the ATP tour

Davidovich Fokina
Davidovich Fokina

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is a rising tennis star from Spain who has been making waves in the tennis world in recent years. Born on 5 January 1999 in Malaga, Spain, Davidovich Fokina started playing tennis at the age of six and turned professional in 2017.

Davidovich Fokina has quickly established himself as one of the most promising players on the ATP Tour. He has an aggressive style of play and is known for his ability to hit powerful groundstrokes from both sides of the court. His speed and agility on the court also make him a formidable opponent.

Davidovich Fokina’s success on the court has earned him the admiration of many tennis fans around the world. He is seen as one of the most promising players on the ATP Tour and is expected to achieve great things in the years to come. Off the court, Davidovich Fokina is known for his friendly and approachable personality. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and is also a keen football fan.

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