Luiz Martínez and Christian Rodríguez arrested for racist acts at a Brazilian Challenger
New surreal situation in the tennis world. Luiz Martínez and Christian Rodríguez were arrested at the Itajaí Challenger after being involved in racist acts following their doubles defeat. Martínez made racist gestures towards the audience, while Rodríguez insulted a club employee, calling him 'monkey'. Both were charged under Brazilian law.
Doubles players Luis Martínez and Cristian Rodríguez were detained in Brazil for racist acts.
— Ariel Fernández (@AFD7L) January 23, 2026
As seen in the video, Martínez made a gesture imitating a monkey. Later, Rodríguez called a ballboy "macaco."
They face up to a five-year jail term. pic.twitter.com/V20iytKnbF
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