Alex Zverev booted from Mexico tourney after striking tennis umpire's chair 3 times
Third-ranked Alexander Zverev was thrown out of the Mexican Open for violently smashing his racket on the umpire's chair moments after losing a doubles match.
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Zverev kicked out of Mexican Open after angry outburst
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Third-ranked Alexander Zverev was thrown out of the Mexican Open for violently smashing his racket on the umpire’s chair moments after losing a doubles match.