Davydenko hits out at 'outrageous' umpire claim

Nikolay Davydenko has been fined almost £1000 (€1425) for “lack of best effort” in his match against Marian Cilic in the St Petersburg Open.

Nikolay Davydenko has been fined almost £1000 (€1425) for “lack of best effort” in his match against Marian Cilic in the St Petersburg Open.

Davydenko was questioned by Belgian umpire Jean-Phillipe Derq during the match after the official accused him of not trying hard enough against Cilic.

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