Alexander Zverev makes Davis Cup U-turn to play for Germany after Acapulco disqualification for hitting umpire's chair

Alexander Zverev has made a Davis Cup U-turn and will play for Germany this week following his disqualification in Acapulco. World No. 3 Zverev was kicked out of the Mexican Open after smashing his racquet against the umpire’s chair following a doubles loss.

Ad/> He was fined the maximum amount by the ATP Tour and forfeited his prize money from the tournament. He could still face further sanctions when a full investigation has taken place. TennisWilander: Accept Svitolina’s request and make Russian players 'neutral'5 HOURS AGO Zverev has not played for Germany in the Davis Cup since February 2019 and has previously said he would not take part in the competition in its current format.

But he has now opted to play for Germany on clay against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on March 4 and 5. «We are happy that Alexander will be involved,» said Germany's Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann. Potapova speaks out with Svitolina match in doubt How tennis reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine Zverev handed maximum fine after hitting umpire's chair «His behaviour in Acapulco was without question unacceptable and wrong.

Alexander himself recognised that and apologised for it. We now want to help him as a team to get through this difficult phase.» Zverev’s return means Daniel Altmaier drops out from the Germany squad. The Davis Cup has been revamped in recent years and the winners are now decided at the end-of-season finals held at a neutral venue.

Zverev was firm on his stance last year when he said he would not compete for Germany at the Davis Cup Finals. “The format has to be changed and I’m sticking to that. I am someone who keeps his word.