Gael Monfils disqualified from UTS in Oslo after inadvertently injuring tournament supervisor

It was supposed to be a performance and in addition to not participating, Gael Monfils is at the center of an unexpected controversy. Like some big names on the circuit like Holger Roone or Kasper Ruud, the French tennis player was entered in the UTS Tour in Oslo (Norway), but he was disqualified from the event on Saturday, February 10, for inadvertently injuring a supervisor. Incident, Stefan Apostolo.

The tournament organization disclosed in a press release that the fact came in the meantime “Playful Exchange” and speaks of a “slight injury”. LThe organization says “100% sure there is no malicious intent on gal’s part. The fact that the Frenchman, currently ranked 70th in the world, has been excluded.

The latter took to X (formerly Twitter) to give his version of the facts. “L“The incompetence looks like there was some problem or conflict behind the scenes, but actually it wasn’t, it was an accident and nothing more.”He wrote. “While joking around in the locker room, Stefan unfortunately injured himself. I never intended to hurt or harm. Stefan and I shook hands and left.”He detailed.