Alexander Zverev fined maximum amount by ATP following Mexican Open expulsion
Alexander Zverev has been fined 40,000 US dollars (£30,000) and forfeited his prize money of more than 30,000 US dollars (£22,500) for his actions at the Mexican Open.
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Zverev fined $40K, loses prize money, points for outburst
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev was fined $40,000 by the men's professional tennis tour and will forfeit more than $30,000 in prize money and all rankings points from the Mexican Open after hitting the chair umpire’s stand with his racket following a loss in doubles.
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.