John McEnroe names pick of the bunch to succeed Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
Tennis legend John McEnroe has named Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime as the man who could succeed Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as the sport's main star.
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Alexander Zverev expelled from Mexican Open after hitting out at umpire’s chair
World number three Alexander Zverev has been booted out of a tournament in Acapulco and faces a hefty punishment after repeatedly smashing an umpire’s chair with his racket following a doubles match.
Novak Djokovic says Alexander Zverev punishment 'correct', Andy Murray blasts 'reckless' German
Novak Djokovic has deemed the tour's decision to disqualify Alexander Zverev from the Acapulco tournament as "correct" while Andy Murray described the German's racquet-smashing spree as "dangerous" and "reckless". Djokovic, playing his first tournament since his deportation from Australia, continued his fight to keep his number one ranking with a convincing 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Karen Khachanov in Dubai to move into his 10th consecutive quarter-final on Wednesday. The Serb later weighed in on Zverev's violent behaviour towards a chair umpire that got him kicked out of the ATP event in Acapulco.
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Novak Djokovic Says Alexander Zverev Punishment "Correct", Andy Murray Blasts "Reckless" German
Novak Djokovic has deemed the tour's decision to disqualify Alexander Zverev from the Acapulco tournament as "correct" while Andy Murray described the German's racquet-smashing spree as "dangerous" and "reckless".
Alexander Zverev's disqualification in Mexico for striking a line judge's chair 'not too harsh' says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says Alexander Zverev’s disqualification was “not too harsh” after the German was kicked out of the Mexico Open for hitting out at the umpire. Zverev has apologised for his conduct on social media while former British number one Andy Murray said his actions were “dangerous” and “reckless”. Ad/> Eurosport tennis expert Alex Corretja said Zverev crossed the line and that players should be handed harsher punishments for insulting officials.
Alexander Zverev crossed the line in Mexico and rules around umpire abuse need to be stricter, says Alex Corretja
Eurosport’s Alex Corretja says Alexander Zverev crossed the line after he was disqualified from the Mexican Open for smashing a racquet by the feet of the umpire in his chair. The Tokyo 2020 gold medallist has apologised for his unsportsmanlike conduct on Instagram while former British number one Andy Murray has said his actions were “dangerous” and “reckless”. Ad/> Corretja believes it was good that Zverev was showing his emotions on court, but feels he went too far on Tuesday night.
Zverev, descalificado en Acapulco tras su vergonzoso episodio en dobles
El Torneo de Acapulco se ha quedado este martes sin una de sus grandes estrellas: el alemán Alexander Zverev, segundo favorito al título. Zverev, que este martes terminó de jugar su partido de primera ronda ante Jenson Brooksby a las 4:54 hora local, ha sido descalificado del cuadro inidividual después del vergonzoso episodio que protagonizó durante su partido en el cuadro de dobles, donde formaba pareja con el brasileño Marcelo Melo.