http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18479244
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Police are investigating a complaint of alleged assault against David Nalbandian, who was disqualified from the Aegon Championships final after a line judge was injured.
The Argentine, 30, was leading Marin Cilic 7-6 (7-3) 3-4 at Queen's when he kicked a panel in front of Andrew McDougall's seat.
McDougall's leg was cut and umpire Fergus Murphy awarded the match to Cilic despite boos from the crowd.
Nalbandian apologised for the incident.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: "We are aware of an incident at the Aegon Championships on June 17.
"A complaint has been made and the Metropolitan Police Service is now investigating. The allegation is of assault."
The incident happened after Nalbandian missed a lunging forehand in the second set.
He kicked an advertising hoarding, which flew off its hinges and struck McDougall in the shin, causing a large gash.
McDougall received immediate treatment from St John's Ambulance and saw the tournament medical team.
Nalbandian told the 6,000-capacity crowd: "I am very sorry, sometimes you get frustrated on court."
He was deemed guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct and his £36,500 prize money was withdrawn and he could be hit with a further fine.
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Bang 'im up, bang the Argie up .....
