Svyatoslav Gulin Disqualified for Misconduct in Spain

Russian tennis player Svyatoslav Gulin was disqualified from the M25 ITF tournament in Sabadell, Spain, after a series of inappropriate on-court outbursts, including yelling at and making obscene gestures toward the chair umpire while leading the match. Reports indicate that Gulin reacted angrily to a disputed call, verbally abusing the umpire and making gestures that resulted in his immediate disqualification, despite being in a strong position to win. He later admitted to grabbing the umpire by the throat in frustration, expressing regret and suggesting he might consider retirement if handed a lengthy ban. The incident, widely circulated on social media, is expected to result in further sanctions from the International Tennis Federation and could have serious ramifications for Gulin's career, including potential loss of sponsorships and future playing opportunities. Tournament officials unanimously supported the decision to disqualify him, marking a significant setback for a player previously uninvolved in such controversies.