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Frustration Leads to Donski's Disqualification in Barletta

4/4/2025

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In a tense moment at the ATP Challenger event in Barletta, Bulgarian tennis player Alexander Donski faced disqualification after a wayward ball struck opponent Simone Agostini in the face. The incident, born from frustration, resulted in Agostini being injured and his team advancing to the semi-finals, leaving Donski and partner Siddhant Banthia out of the competition.

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In a tense moment at the ATP Challenger event in Barletta, Bulgarian tennis player Alexander Donski faced disqualification after a wayward ball struck opponent Simone Agostini in the face. The incident, born from frustration, resulted in Agostini being injured and his team advancing to the semi-finals, leaving Donski and partner Siddhant Banthia out of the competition.