Rafael Nadal wins in Acapulco, extends career-best season start to 12 matches
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Zverev deserved punishment, says Nadal
Alexander Zverev deserved to be expelled from the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco for his expletive-filled tantrum after a doubles defeat, Rafael Nadal believes.
"Punishment Is Deserved": Rafael Nadal On Alexander Zverev's Expulsion From Mexican Open
German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Mexican Open in Acapulco for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal. Nadal -- playing his first tournament since he became the record holder for Grand Slam singles titles when he won the Australian Open last month -- added it was not the 'Sascha' (Zverev) he knew and with whom he has good relations. 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.
Alex Zverev's expulsion from Acapulco Open for violent outburst merited, says Rafa Nadal
Acapulco — 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.
Zverev deserved to be thrown out for umpire abuse, says Nadal
Alexander Zverev deserved to be expelled from the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco for his expletive-filled tantrum after a doubles defeat, Rafa Nadal said on Thursday, adding that he was sure the German Olympic champion will learn from his mistake.
Zverev's expulsion from Mexican Open merited - Nadal
German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Mexican Open for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal.
'I hope this will serve as a lesson' - Rafael Nadal says Alexander Zverev must learn from chair attack
Rafael Nadal has called on Alexander Zverev and other rising stars of the game to control their emotions on court and never cross the line of what is acceptable. Zverev was defaulted from the Mexican Open after repeatedly hitting the umpire’s chair with his racquet after losing a doubles match. Ad/> The German has apologised for his actions, but he is likely to face serious censure and there has been widespread condemnation of his actions.
Rafael Nadal continues hot start to 2022 in Mexico
Rafael Nadal recorded his best ever start to a season by reaching the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco.