After Acapulco’s freakout, disqualification from the tournament and subsequent $40,000 fine, Alexander Zverev is already back. The world No. 3 was indeed selected at the last minute for the Davis Cup match which will oppose Brazil to Germany, next Friday and Saturday, at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.
Why is this participation doubly surprising? Firstly because Zverev has never hidden the contempt he felt for the new format of the Davis Cup, which does not arouse any enthusiasm in him, unlike the format before.
“He now wants to overcome this difficult phase by relaunching as a team”
Michael Kohlmann, captain of the German team
Then because after his very excessive behavior four days ago in Acapulco, the questions revolved more around a possible suspension than a potential selection.
Zverev did not appear on the initial list issued by the German Federation, which confirmed on Sunday that he would be there in Brazil. Captain Michael Kohlmann said: “We are happy to have him join us. His behavior in Acapulco was unacceptable. He recognized it and asked for forgiveness. He now wants to overcome this difficult phase by relaunching as a team. »
