Nikolay Davydenko is doomed forever. In one of my last posts, I talked about the latest betting scandal involving Davydenko and how he is under strict scrutiny for losing a match in return for money from gamblers. Well, just yesterday, he lost - and lost big. Davydenko won the first set against Marian Cilic (yes, who?) 6-1, then dropped the next two sets 5-7, 1-6. Hmmm. This could be typical for anyone. Everyone chokes once in a while (ummm...my Cleveland Indians), but Davydenko can never really "choke" again because of what he is involved with right now - betting and gambling.
Turns out, Davydenko was fined $2000 for losing. Wait, what?! Fined for LOSING? Yes, he was fined for, according to ESPN.com, "not trying hard enough" in the match. The umpire actually told him to play better in the middle of the second set!
Okay, while I think that betting and gambling is wrong and one of the most unprofessional activities any athletes can do, this is wrong. Davydenko said that his legs were hurting...maybe, maybe not, but don't fine him. Don't embarrass him. Look into the match and the betting patterns during the match privately. Leave everything else alone.
Once the ump told him to try harder, Davydenkyo said that was it - he was out of the match "psychologically" and fell apart. I would be, too. Duh. So, while I do feel suspicious that Davydenko may have thrown in the towel for his own benefit in this one, he should not have been fined.
I will keep watching this one as it unfolds...
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