This freak out now has consequences!
Alexander Zverev (24) completely freaked out at the ATP tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, two weeks ago.
After a defeat in doubles, the fuses for the number 3 in the world blew completely. Zverev repeatedly hit the referee’s chair with his bat, on which the referee was still sitting.
As a result, he was banned from the tournament and had to pay a $40,000 fine. In addition, the man from Hamburg had to pay back the prize money of $30,000 and lost his world ranking points for the tournament.
Now the tennis organization ATP has done it again!
Zverev is now under very special observation. He was fined $25,000 and given an eight-week suspended sentence.
Called: Zverev is not allowed to commit another violation until February 22, 2023 – one year after the incident. Otherwise fine and suspension will apply!
The ATP states what could lead to the penalties:
1. “Unsportsmanlike conduct resulting from an act such as disrespectful or aggressive behavior towards an official, opponent, spectator or other person during or after the conclusion of a game.”
2. “Verbal or physical insults against an official, opponent, spectator or any other person on or on the field of play.”
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Zverev can appeal the results of the investigation until Friday. This week begins the important 1000 tournament in Indian Wells, California (until March 20). The German will start there.