ATP Acapulco: Disqualification - Alexander Zverev freaks out after a double defeat
After an unnecessarily violent reaction from Alexander Zverev against the chair referee in the doubles competition, the German was disqualified at the ATP World Tour 500 event in Acapulco.
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last edit: Feb 23, 2022, 09:49 am
Alexander Zverev was disqualified after freaking out at the tournament in Acapulco/Mexico. The 24-year-old from Hamburg is no longer allowed to compete against Peter Gojowczyk (Munich) in his individual round of 16, this was announced by the ATP. Gojowczyk advanced to the quarterfinals without a fight.
Zverev had lost his composure after his double defeat and vented his anger on the referee's chair. After the 1: 2 (2: 6, 6: 4, 6:10) alongside Marcelo Melo (Brazil) against Lloyd Glasspool/Harri Heliövaara (Great Britain/Finland), the 24-year-old gave free rein to his frustration. Zverev shouted loudly at the referee after the first round match and repeatedly hit his racquet on his chair.
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