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.
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'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.
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Alexander Zverev's expulsion from Acapulco Open merited: Rafael Nadal
tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Acapulco Open 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.
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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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