Camilo Ugo Carabelli disqualified for walking off court in Guayaquil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Camilo Ugo Carabelli self-disqualified during his match against João Lucas Reis da Silva at the Guayaquil Challenger on October 31, 2026. After losing his serve to make the score 5-5 in the first set, Carabelli left the court due to poor conditions from persistent storms. His actions were criticized, but he later apologized, explaining his concern for safety and acknowledging a misunderstanding of the situation. Reis da Silva was awarded the victory following Carabelli's departure.
- •Carabelli walked off the court after losing a serve.
- •The match was affected by rain and flooding in Guayaquil.
- •Carabelli lost his footing before leaving the match.
- •He later issued an apology regarding his actions.
- •Reis da Silva was declared the winner of the match.
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