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Alexander Zverev 'should be banned from big events, undergo rehab process', says Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has given his views on Alexander Zverev being allowed to continue playing tennis so soon after striking an umpire's chair in a shockingly violent fashion in Mexico. The world No. 3 was handed the maximum fine by the ATP following his vicious reaction at the Mexican Open as he struck Alessandro Germani’s chair several times with his racquet after his doubles defeat alongside Marcelo Melo against Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.

Brazil footballers in Ukraine plead for help to leave

RIO DE JANEIRO: A group of Brazilian footballers who play in Ukraine pleaded for help Thursday in leaving the country, saying Russia’s invasion had left them stranded in a Kiev hotel where they sought refuge. “There’s no fuel, the border is closed, the airspace is closed. There’s no way for us to get out,” said center-back Marlon in the video posted on Instagram, one of 13 Brazilians who play for Shakhtar Donetsk, one of Ukraine’s top clubs.

Carlos Alcaraz: New world No 20 hailed as 'future world No 1' after Rio Open win and breaking Rafael Nadal records

Carlos Alcaraz had yet another breakthrough moment as he won the ATP 500 Rio Open. Alcaraz, 18, beat third seed Diego Schwartzman 6-4 6-2 in the final to claim the second title of his career. Ad/> It was only two years ago that Alcaraz won his first-ever professional match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Rio de Janeiro, now he is ranked No 20 in the world and has firmly established himself as one of the best young prospects on tour.