The German violently hit the referee’s chair after a doubles match in Acapulco.
The consequences are starting to rain down on Alexander Zverev. The German was fined $40,000 after losing his nerves on Tuesday in Acapulco. He will also not receive the points or the winnings – 31,750 dollars – that he had gleaned in the tournament.
The world number 3 had hit full power on the chair of Alessandro Germani after a defeat in doubles. He had also insulted him and his blows had not passed far from the feet of the official.
Other sanctions could follow, while the ATP should launch a “in-depth analysis of the incident“. Zverev could even be suspended if the organization wanted to make an example of severity.
