Alexander Zverev 'should face six-month ban' as authorities urged to take drastic action

Alexander Zverev should be banned from tennis for up to six months following his incredible outburst at the Mexican Open last month, according to seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander. Zverev is set to return to action this week for Germany in their Davis Cup qualifier against Brazil. But Wilander does not think he should be participating so soon after the incident in Acapulco.

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Zverev furiously struck the umpire's chair several times with his racquet after his doubles defeat in Mexico.

The 24-year-old repeatedly swore at Alessandro Germani after he and Marcelo Melo had lost to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.

Zverev was handed the maximum fine of £30,000 by the ATP, docked ranking points and thrown out of the singles tournament.

He was not set to feature for Germany this week but has performed a U-turn on his decision.

But Wilander believes