Pavel Kotov's Outburst at Australian Open Sparks Outrage

Russian tennis star narrowly avoids disqualification after nearly hitting ball girl during match.

Russian tennis player Pavel Kotov narrowly escaped disqualification in the first round of the Australian Open after he smashed a ball into the back wall, narrowly missing a ball girl.
Kotov's outburst occurred after he lost a point to Arthur Rinderknech, whom he eventually defeated with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-7 (6-8), 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 victory.
The incident has sparked outrage among fans, with many calling for disciplinary action against Kotov.
Kotov, who is currently ranked No. 64 in the world, will proceed to the second round of the tournament.
Despite the controversy, Kotov's opponent for the second round has yet to be determined.