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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, California: 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 (Mar 10).
Indian Wells - Rafael Nadal urges tougher penalties for abuse of tennis officials after Alexander Zverev outburst
Rafael Nadal has called for tougher penalties to be imposed upon tennis stars who abuse officials after Alexander Zverev was handed a controversial suspended sentence for his actions in Acapulco. The German Olympic gold medallist was kicked out of the singles draw at the ATP 500 tournament last month when he smashed his racquet on an umpire’s chair following a doubles defeat.
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.
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.