Alexander Zverev insists he is NOT distracted from the French Open by his hearing for domestic abuse next week after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev insists he is NOT distracted from the French Open by his hearing for domestic abuse next week after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend

Daily Mail  

He faces a 'peak' Rafael Nadal in the first round at Roland Garros on Sunday He is contesting a charge of domestic abuse but will not attend in person Alexander Zverev insists he is not being distracted by his court hearing Alexander Zverev has insisted that his impending hearing for domestic abuse will be no distraction ahead of the French Open. Alexander Zverev has insisted he is not distracted from the French Open by his impending court hearing for domestic abuse Brenda Patea described her former boyfriend as 'jealous' and claimed that this could result in 'repeated physical violence' against her. The German model described a 'mixture of shame, fear of Zverev's lawyers, and concern for her child' as playing a role in why she delayed requesting the court order, but speaking to Süddeutsche Zeitung, Patea said that her decision to speak out has stemmed from a bid to set an example for victims of assault. The former world No 2 and the German model were together for less than 12 months On Zverev competing at the French Open, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said: 'So far our policy is that as long as the trial isn’t finished, there is no decision, he’s considered not guilty.

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Australian Open protester on why she yelled at Alexander Zverev over abuse allegations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open protester on why she yelled at Alexander Zverev over abuse allegations

ABC  

The protester who yelled from the Melbourne Park stands following the Australian Open men's final has revealed how she made the decision to interrupt the post-match ceremony. In an extensive interview with independent tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg, "Nina" said she was a huge tennis fan who felt the sport had been apathetic on issues like domestic violence. at men's final …

Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final

CNN  

CNN — World No. 2 Alexander Zverev was forced to address previous domestic abuse allegations made against him after he was heckled by a member of the crowd after the Australian Open final on Sunday. Zverev was easily beaten by Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images In 2020, Zverev’s ex-girlfriend said the tennis player attacked her …

Alexander Zverev is heckled over domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open as furious protester shouts names of alleged victims
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev is heckled over domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open as furious protester shouts names of alleged victims

Daily Mail  

Alexander Zverev was the target of a dramatic protest after the Australian Open final, as a spectator screamed out the names of two women who have accused the world No2 of domestic violence. Zverev lost in straight sets to Jannik Sinner and, as he approached the microphone to begin his runners-up speech, a woman yelled into the silence: 'Australia believes …

Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss

The Independent  

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Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev’s past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev’s past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Moments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final Sunday, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star’s ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia believes” them. As Zverev stood at a microphone waiting to speak during the trophy ceremony, a voice repeated …

Alexander Zverev heckled in reference to domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open final
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev heckled in reference to domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open final

New York Times  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A heckler interrupted Alexander Zverev’s Australian Open final speech, appearing to make reference to the allegations of domestic abuse levied against him by two of his former partners, Olya Sharapova and Brenda Patea. “I think I’ve done everything I can, and I’m not about to open that subject again.” GO DEEPER Alexander Zverev is a French Open …

Alexander Zverev explains eye-catching routine he and his glamorous partner go through before his matches after being caught on camera at the Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev explains eye-catching routine he and his glamorous partner go through before his matches after being caught on camera at the Australian Open

Daily Mail  

Alexander Zverev has sheepishly explained the secret handshake he has been sharing his with partner Sophia Thomalla at the Australian Open after it captured the attention of tennis fans. Alexander Zverev was questioned about the secret handshake he was caught doing with his with partner Sophia Thomalla before his matches at the Australian Open Alexander Zverev giving couple goals. Tennis's …

Alexander Zverev FUMES as he urges reporters to not ask him about settled assault case with ex-girlfriend after he was accused of strangling the mother of his child during domestic legal claim
9 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev FUMES as he urges reporters to not ask him about settled assault case with ex-girlfriend after he was accused of strangling the mother of his child during domestic legal claim

Daily Mail  

Alexander Zverev fumed at reporters after being asked questions on his assault case with his former girlfriend. Alexander Zverev fumed at reporters after being asked questions on his assault case Alexander Zverev was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea "I never ever want to hear another question about the subject again. "⁰⁰French Open finalist Alexander Zverev didn't mince his …

Alexander Zverev: Never ever want to hear another question on ex-girlfriend case
9 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev: Never ever want to hear another question on ex-girlfriend case

India Today  

Alexander Zverev said that he does not wish to face more questions about his domestic abuse case by his ex-girlfriend. I never ever want to hear another question about the subject again. Zverev says he never wants to hear another question about his domestic abuse case ever again “Quite a day for you. I imagine given the announcement this morning …

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped
9 months, 1 week ago

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French Open finalist Alexander Zverev said he "never wanted to hear another question" about his trial over domestic abuse allegations after a German court dropped a case against him Friday. Germany's Zverev defeated Casper Ruud in four sets to reach his second Grand Slam final hours after a settlement was agreed with his ex-girlfriend, who accused him of assaulting …

Alexander Zverev’s case settlement does not give tennis the certainty it wants
9 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev’s case settlement does not give tennis the certainty it wants

New York Times  

Friday was all very neat and clean for Alexander Zverev. It does have a “code of conduct” which grants the ability to suspend players who have “engaged in conduct contrary to the integrity of the Game of Tennis.” The 2024 ATP rulebook states that: “A player, or related person, charged with a violation of a criminal or civil law of …

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany
9 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev’s day began with the announcement of an out-of-court settlement that brought an end to a domestic violence case in his native Germany. Hours before Zverev’s semifinal began in Paris, word emerged from Berlin that a district court there ended a trial stemming from an ex-girlfriend’s accusation of assault during a 2020 argument. The opponent in Zverev’s …

German court drops case against tennis star Alexander Zverev after settlement with his ex-partner
9 months, 1 week ago

German court drops case against tennis star Alexander Zverev after settlement with his ex-partner

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Tennis star Alexander Zverev has settled a domestic abuse case after reaching an out-of-court settlement with his former partner, who accused him of assaulting her. A district court in Berlin ended the trial on Friday with the agreement of state prosecutors and lawyers for Zverev and his former partner Brenda Patea, German news agency dpa reported. Judge Barbara …

Alexander Zverev settles abuse case with former girlfriend hours before French Open semi-final
9 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev settles abuse case with former girlfriend hours before French Open semi-final

The Independent  

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Zverev settles domestic violence case brought by former girlfriend
9 months, 1 week ago

Zverev settles domestic violence case brought by former girlfriend

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semifinalist’s lawyers said. “The process against Alexander Zverev was shelved today by the court with the agreement of the prosecutor’s office and Ms Brenda Patea,” the player’s lawyers said in a …

Alexander Zverev trial explained: Does tennis have a policy on domestic violence?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev trial explained: Does tennis have a policy on domestic violence?

The Hindu  

As tennis pro Alexander Zverev competes for a Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, he is also involved in a court case at home in Germany connected to his former partner’s accusation he caused her bodily harm. There’s absolutely no chance I am.” Zverev said after his quarterfinal match Wednesday that “everything is going OK from my …

Alexander Zverev faces an ongoing trial in Germany during the French Open. Here’s what to know
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev faces an ongoing trial in Germany during the French Open. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

BERLIN — As tennis pro Alexander Zverev competes for a Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, he is also involved in a court case at home in Germany connected to his former partner’s accusation he caused her bodily harm. There’s absolutely no chance I am.” Zverev said after his quarterfinal match Wednesday that “everything is going OK …

French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev beats Alex de Minaur, to meet Casper Ruud in semifinals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev beats Alex de Minaur, to meet Casper Ruud in semifinals

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Fourth seed Zverev will play Casper Ruud for a place in Sunday’s final after the Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic’s injury-enforced withdrawal. French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves him …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves …

Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins

The Independent  

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Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

The Hindu  

German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued on October 2, including …

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued Oct. 2, …

Why Alexander Zverev can play French Open while facing domestic abuse charges
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Alexander Zverev can play French Open while facing domestic abuse charges

New York Times  

This article has been updated to reflect the start of the Tiergarten Berlin district court hearing into the charges against Alexander Zverev, Friday May 31. To follow our tennis coverage, In what looks to be one of the most wide-open Grand Slam tournaments in decades, conventional wisdom says Alexander Zverev has to be considered among the favorites for the men’s …

Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros

New York Times  

There will be no magical run, no age- and injury-defying push into the deep end of the competition. Rafael Nadal, who ruled the red clay of Roland Garros as no one ever imagined someone could, exited the French Open for what is likely his final time early Monday evening, showered with an outpouring of love and admiration he earned during …

French Open 2024: Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal

The Hindu  

Germany’s Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he informed him he was playing 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the opening round of the French Open 2024. “Of course I can guarantee you Novak didn’t want to play Rafa in the first round and Alcaraz, and Jannik didn’t want to play him,” Zverev said. That’s my mindset going into …

Alexander Zverev emerges as top French Open contender as questions grow over rivals
10 months ago

Alexander Zverev emerges as top French Open contender as questions grow over rivals

The Independent  

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Zverev domestic violence case and the questions ATP, tennis face
1 year, 1 month ago

Zverev domestic violence case and the questions ATP, tennis face

Hindustan Times  

On the second season of the Netflix pro tennis docudrama Break Point, an episode titled Unfinished Business gathered far more notice than others. In September 2021, respected broadcaster and former pro Mary Carillo stepped away from working on the Laver Cup which featured Zverev because she didn’t want to avoid the abuse allegations while on air. In an August 2021 …

Alexander Zverev keeps winning. But nobody wants to talk about his domestic abuse trial
1 year, 1 month ago

Alexander Zverev keeps winning. But nobody wants to talk about his domestic abuse trial

New York Times  

This is getting awkward. Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star set to face trial in May on a domestic abuse charge, keeps dicing with elimination from the Australian Open, which would save the sport from a subject that no one wants to talk about. GO DEEPER Why Alexander Zverev is allowed to play despite domestic abuse allegations The latest allegations …

Zverev wins his opener in Australia a day after he’s ordered to stand trial in assault case in May
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev wins his opener in Australia a day after he’s ordered to stand trial in assault case in May

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev won his opening match at the Australian Open on Tuesday, a day after being ordered to stand trial later this year in an assault case in Germany. The sixth-seeded Zverev dropped the first set before rallying to beat fellow German Dominik Koepfer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in a night match on Melbourne’s …

Alexander Zverev to undergo trial after domestic abuse allegations by ex-girlfriend
1 year, 2 months ago

Alexander Zverev to undergo trial after domestic abuse allegations by ex-girlfriend

India Today  

German tennis star Alexander Zverev is set to undergo trial after allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-girlfriend. Berlin’s Tiergarten district court said that Zverev's trial is going to be an 8-day affair. "The defendant will, in principle, not have to appear in person because it is a hearing after he contested the penalty order," a court spokesperson was quoted …

Zverev to stand trial in assault case in May but will not have to appear in court
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev to stand trial in assault case in May but will not have to appear in court

The Hindu  

Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev will stand trial for alleged assault in Berlin in late May but will not have to appear in court in person, German news agency dpa reported Monday. A court in Berlin issued a penalty order in October ordering Zverev to pay fines amounting to 450,000 euros, but the player contested the ruling which meant the …

Tennis star Zverev to stand trial in assault case in May but will not have to appear in court
1 year, 2 months ago

Tennis star Zverev to stand trial in assault case in May but will not have to appear in court

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev will stand trial for alleged assault in Berlin in late May but will not have to appear in court in person, German news agency dpa reported Monday. A court in Berlin issued a penalty order in October ordering Zverev to pay fines amounting to 450,000 euros, but the player contested the ruling which …

Why Alexander Zverev is allowed to play despite domestic abuse allegations
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Alexander Zverev is allowed to play despite domestic abuse allegations

New York Times  

Amid the sublime excellence of Carlos Alcaraz and the astonishing season of Novak Djokovic, a dark cloud hangs over men’s tennis. In multiple media interviews and in claims filed with German legal authorities, Brenda Patea, the mother of Zverev’s daughter, has said Zverev pushed her against a wall and choked her during an argument in 2020. After much prodding from …

Alexander Zverev's ex-girlfriend claims he 'choked her against a wall in a row days before proposing' and 'raged if she moved his cuddly toys' ... after world No 9 was fined nearly £400,000 in 'abuse'
1 year, 4 months ago

Alexander Zverev's ex-girlfriend claims he 'choked her against a wall in a row days before proposing' and 'raged if she moved his cuddly toys' ... after world No 9 was fined nearly £400,000 in 'abuse'

Daily Mail  

The former girlfriend of tennis star Alexander Zverev has alleged that the world No 9 'choked her during an argument' and was a 'jealous man' in a new interview. Alexander Zverev allegedly 'choked' his former girlfriend Brenda Patea during an argument in May 2020 The former world No 2 and the German model were together for less than 12 months …

German court issues penalty order against Zverev over allegation he caused bodily harm to a woman
1 year, 4 months ago

German court issues penalty order against Zverev over allegation he caused bodily harm to a woman

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A German court has issued a penalty order against tennis player Alexander Zverev over allegations he caused bodily harm to a woman. The court in Berlin issued the order on Oct. 2, including a requirement for Zverev to pay fines amounting to 450,000 euros, a statement from the courts service issued Tuesday said. The statement said that Zverev …

Alexander Zverev fined for physical abuse of ex-girlfriend but will appeal ‘scandalous’ decision
1 year, 4 months ago

Alexander Zverev fined for physical abuse of ex-girlfriend but will appeal ‘scandalous’ decision

The Independent  

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Alexander Zverev Fined By German Court For Alleged Assault
1 year, 4 months ago

Alexander Zverev Fined By German Court For Alleged Assault

News 18  

German tennis star Alexander Zverev was handed a 450,000 euro fine by a Berlin court for allegedly assaulting a woman in May 2020, a judicial spokeswoman said Tuesday. The former world number two is contesting the fine, which was issued on October 2, and has “lodged an objection”, a spokeswoman for the Berlin courts said in a statement. Zverev has …

Zverev takes down Medvedev to reach Cincinnati quarterfinals - Western & Southern Open results
1 year, 7 months ago

Zverev takes down Medvedev to reach Cincinnati quarterfinals - Western & Southern Open results

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev upset third seed Daniil Medvedev 6-4 5-7 6-4 on Thursday in a windy clash between former champions to secure his spot in the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals. Zverev, who came into the match with a 6-9 record versus Medvedev and having lost all three of their meetings this year, broke the Russian three times and saved six of eight …

Alexander Zverev denies assault allegations following application from Berlin public prosecutor’s office
1 year, 7 months ago

Alexander Zverev denies assault allegations following application from Berlin public prosecutor’s office

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev has again denied allegations of assault after the public prosecutor’s office in Berlin applied for a penalty order to be made against the German tennis star. I won’t say any more than that,” Zverev said at the Hamburg European Open on Monday in comments reported by news agency DPA. DPA reported the Tiergarten District Court confirmed receipt of …

Alexander Zverev denies allegations of assault following application from Berlin public prosecutor’s office
1 year, 7 months ago

Alexander Zverev denies allegations of assault following application from Berlin public prosecutor’s office

Hindustan Times  

Alexander Zverev has again denied allegations of assault after the public prosecutor’s office in Berlin applied for a penalty order to be made against the German tennis star. Alexander Zverev from Germany during an interview during the Hamburg European Open tournament, at the Rothenbaum Tennis Stadium “From my side, I completely reject the allegations. I won’t say any more than …

Zverev, Ruud and a French renaissance
1 year, 9 months ago

Zverev, Ruud and a French renaissance

Hindustan Times  

As Alexander Zverev tested every ounce of Rafael Nadal’s clay-court skills in two highly-competitive sets for three hours and counting in last year's French Open semi-final, Casper Ruud braced for a long night of watching and waiting to know his final opponent. That’s because Ruud, like his 2023 Roland Garros semi-final opponent, has waded through a season of struggle to …

French Open 2023: Zverev knocks out Dimitrov for quarterfinal spot
1 year, 9 months ago

French Open 2023: Zverev knocks out Dimitrov for quarterfinal spot

The Hindu  

An aggressive Alexander Zverev punched his ticket into the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Bulgarian 28th seed Grigor Dimitrov on Monday to raise hopes that his barren Grand Slam run could finally end. Zverev, whose only defeat by Dimitrov in four previous meetings was nearly a decade ago, wrapped up the first set in double …

On court of pain, Zverev rediscovers his joie de vivre in Paris
1 year, 9 months ago

On court of pain, Zverev rediscovers his joie de vivre in Paris

The Hindu  

A year to the day after suffering a freak injury at Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev fought his way into the fourth round of the French Open, having rediscovered his joie de vivre in a thrilling match against his friend Frances Tiafoe on Saturday. But now it’s going to be a fun second week for me.” Zverev next faces Bulgarian Grigor …

Zverev hails 'justice' as ATP finds 'insufficient evidence' of abuse
2 years, 1 month ago

Zverev hails 'justice' as ATP finds 'insufficient evidence' of abuse

China Daily  

Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts as he plays against Peru's Juan Pablo Varillas during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2023. LONDON — Alexander Zverev said "justice has prevailed" after tennis chiefs announced Tuesday there was "insufficient evidence" to substantiate allegations of domestic abuse against the German former world …

Alexander Zverev hails 'justice' as ATP finds 'insufficient evidence' in domestic abuse allegations
2 years, 1 month ago

Alexander Zverev hails 'justice' as ATP finds 'insufficient evidence' in domestic abuse allegations

Firstpost  

London: Alexander Zverev said “justice has prevailed” after tennis chiefs announced Tuesday there was “insufficient evidence” to substantiate allegations of domestic abuse against the German former world number two. “In addition to the ATP’s independent investigation, I have also initiated court proceedings in Germany and Russia, both of which I have won.” Zverev, who reached the second round of the …

Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev's expulsion merited after foul rant, says Rafael Nadal
3 years ago

Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev's expulsion merited after foul rant, says Rafael Nadal

Firstpost  

World number three Zverev smashed his racket several times against the umpire Alessandro Germani’s chair and delivered a foul mouthed rant at the official after he and partner Marcelo Melo had lost Tuesday’s doubles match Acapulco, Mexico: German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev’s expulsion from the Acapulco Open for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal. …

Alexander Zverev expelled from Mexican Open in Acapulco for assault on umpire's chair after doubles loss
3 years ago

Alexander Zverev expelled from Mexican Open in Acapulco for assault on umpire's chair after doubles loss

ABC  

Men's tennis world number three Alexander Zverev was kicked out of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, for "unsportsmanlike conduct" after his doubles match. Key points: Zverev came perilously close to hitting umpire Alessandro Germani The angry outburst could earn him more sanctions from the men's governing body Zverev was defending champion in Acapulco Germany's Zverev came perilously close …

Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev says behaviour was 'unacceptable' in Acapulco
3 years ago

Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev says behaviour was 'unacceptable' in Acapulco

Firstpost  

Zverev, ranked three in the world, posted an apology posted on his Instagram account a few hours after his expulsion. German Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev said there “was no excuse” for smashing his racket on the umpire’s chair several times and his foul-mouthed rant at the official was “unacceptable”, as he was expelled from the Acapulco Open by the …

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