Antofagasta

Sell headed into his next tournament — a Challenger in Antofagasta, Chile — with some extra confidence.

The problem is that the salt flats also act as an essential part of a highly biodiverse ecosystem, say scientists like Ingrid Garcés, a hydrologist from Chile’s University of Antofagasta.

A few people from Antofagasta criticized him for “damaging” the public image of his old school.

Twin Metals, a subsidiary of the Chilean mining company Antofagasta, said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the decision and was “working to determine next steps.”

Antofagasta did not respond to a request for comment.