Berlin (AP) – About a week and a half after his freak out at the ATP tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, the men’s tennis organization ATP Olympic champion Alexander Zverev has been suspended for eight weeks on probation.
In addition, the third in the world rankings was fined an additional $ 25,000 – also on probation – as announced by the ATP. This means that Zverev cannot afford another violation that leads to a fine for unsportsmanlike conduct until February 22, 2023 – one year after the incident. Zverev can appeal the results of the investigation until Friday.
At the tournament in Acapulco, the 24-year-old had hit the referee’s chair with his racket several times after losing in doubles, on which the referee was still sitting. He was disqualified and fined $40,000. In addition, the Hamburger has to pay back the prize money of more than 30,000 dollars and loses the points for the world rankings. Last weekend, Zverev led the German Davis Cup team to a 3-1 victory in the first round game in Brazil.