Expected for two weeks, the decision of the ATP against Alexander Zverev after his stroke in Acapulco has proved to be lenient for the German player. He was suspended for two months and fined 25,000 dollars (23,000 euros). But these two decisions are accompanied by a reprieve: they will only take effect if the German violates the disciplinary code again by February 22, 2023. probationary period », explains the press release from the ATP.
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In Mexico, Zverev lost his temper after his double loss with Marcelo Melo in the first round. Furious against the referee who had judged good a ball that the German saw outside, the world number 3 had kicked the racket into the official’s chair, brushing his feet. He was immediately expelled from the tournament.
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Zverev apologized
« It’s hard to express how much I regret my behavior, during and after the doubleZverev apologized. I apologized to the chair umpire privately because my outburst towards him is unacceptable. »
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After his exclusion, the finalist of the US Open 2020 had received fines totaling 40,000 dollars (36,800 euros) and had to give up the sums collected thanks to his results, i.e. an additional 31,570 dollars (29,055 euros), as well as the ATP points obtained in Acapulco.
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