By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, February 10, 2024
Gael Monfils shot down reviews he was disqualified from UTS Oslo resulting from a locker room skirmish.
In a put up on Twitter/X, Monfils stated “there was no malice or negativity on my half. No abuse, no violence.”
UTS Oslo organizers issued an announcement on Friday saying Monfils was disqualified from the occasion “resulting from a violation of the code of conduct ensuing from his habits in direction of the event supervisor.”
The assertion from the event, organized by coach Patrick Mouratoglou, prompted hypothesis that Monfils was concerned in an altercation that sparked his disqualification.
Following the disqualification of La Monf, Lucas Pouille will make his debut towards Benoit Paire in Friday evening’s remaining match #UTSOslo 🇳🇴
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— UTS Tour – Oslo (Feb09-11) (@uts_tour_) February 9, 2024
Monfils, who misplaced his match to Aussie Alex de Minaur 15-12, 17-8, 16-9, stated whereas “joking round within the locker room, Stephane was sadly damage.” Monfils stated the the incident was unintentional and maintains there was no malice or altercation that brought about his disqualification.
I wish to inform everybody what occurred at UTS in Oslo. As per the discharge from UTS instantly, there was no malice or negativity on my half. No abuse, no violence.
Nevertheless, while joking round within the locker room, Stephane was sadly damage. It was by no means my intention to harm…
— Gael Monfils (@Gael_Monfils) February 10, 2024
“The disqualification makes this appear to be there was a difficulty or altercation backstage however actually there wasn’t, this was an accident and nothing extra,” Monfils posted. “Nevertheless, while joking round within the locker room, Stephane was sadly damage.
“It was by no means my intention to harm or trigger hurt and fortunately Stephane is aware of that. Individuals who know me, know this isn’t in my nature. Stephane and I’ve shook fingers and transfer on.
“The disqualification makes this appear to be there was a difficulty or altercation backstage however actually there wasn’t, this was an accident and nothing extra.”
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