Nadal calls for tougher punishment after controversial Zverev case
Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.
Alexander Zverev Sport News
Rafael Nadal Calls For Tougher Punishment After Alexander Zverev Case
Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev. Spanish star Nadal said that as a friend and practice partner of Zverev, he had no desire to see the German Olympic champion receive a stiffer sentence for his violent outburst at last month's Mexico Open in Acapulco. But the 21-time Grand Slam champion said that as a fan of the sport, tougher sanctions were needed.
Nadal says stronger penalties needed to curb player outbursts
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. : Tennis players lashing out at umpires is hurting the sport and stiffer penalties need to be imposed to discourage it from happening, Rafa Nadal told reporters on Thursday.
Serena Williams is right about Alexander Zverev double standard after 'lenient' punishment over outburst - Evert
Chris Evert has called the ATP punishment of Alexander Zverev «lenient» and agreed with Serena Williams about the ‘double standard’ between men and women. Zverev shocked the tennis world during February’s Mexican Open in Acapulco when he repeatedly smashed his racquet against umpire Alessandro Germani’s chair and verbally abused the official. Ad/> The incident saw the German handed an eight-week suspended ban and fined $40,000 (£31,000) by the ATP before receiving a further suspended $25,000 (£19,000) fine following a review.
"Lo de Acapulco ha sido el peor momento de mi vida"
Alexander Zverev intenta cerrar definitivamente el episodio que protagonizó en el Abierto Mexicano de Tenis de Acapulco, cuando fue expulsado del torneo después de insultar al juez de silla y liarse a raquetazos con la silla al término de un partido de dobles.
Alexander Zverev says Mexican Open meltdown was ‘worst moment of my life’
Alexander Zverev has described his Mexican Open meltdown as “the worst moment of my life”.
'The worst moment of my life' - Alexander Zverev says he regrets attacking umpire's chair in Acapulco
Alexander Zverev says being expelled from the Mexican Open was the «worst moment of his life». The Olympic champion had been handed a eight week suspended ban and fined $40,000 (£31,000) for smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair and verbally abused Alessandro Germani during a first round doubles match in Acapulco last month. Ad/> On Monday he was guilty of a «major offence» after an ATP review and was issued a further suspended $25,000 (£19,000) fine.
Alexander Zverev says Mexican Open expulsion was 'biggest mistake of career'
Alexander Zverev says his expulsion from the Mexican Open was the «biggest mistake of his tennis career» and the «worst moment of his life».