Ferrer hits ball at crying baby

Spanish tennis player David Ferrer didn't look happy when a baby was bawling in the stands during his 5-7, 2-6 loss to American Mardy Fish in Miami yesterday

Spanish tennis player David Ferrer didn't look happy when a baby was bawling in the stands during his 5-7, 2-6 loss to American Mardy Fish in Miami yesterday.

David Ferrer

Ferrer, who was trailing in his quarter-final match at the ATP and WTA Masters event, directed a forehand lob toward the infant after losing his serve midway through the second, Associated Press reported. The ball didn't come close to the youngster, but the crying stopped.

Ferrer did not blame the baby for his defeat. "It was in one moment of the match, but nothing special. It was not the problem."

Meanwhile, Fish's victoryu00a0 insures he will climb to at least 11th when the rankings are next released, while Andy Roddick will fall from eighth to 14th after losing his tournament-opener last week making him the US No 1.
Fish next faces second-seeded Novak Djokovic, who cruised through his quarter-final match against Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-2.