The mixed doubles Olympic champion from Tokyo went crazy after losing the doubles in Mexico. He cursed and pounded the racket repeatedly into the umpire and just narrowly missed the referee’s legs. He apologized shortly afterwards, both to the referee and publicly, but this did not soften the International Tennis Federation. He fined almost a … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
– – Playing a masterful game with his intractable left foot, the Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, was proclaimed champion of the Mexican Open for the fourth time in his career after beating the inspired British, Cameron Norrie, by double 6-4 in just under two hours. The Iberian racket, stepped firmly during his stay in … Read more
And fifteen! At 35, Rafael Nadal is quite simply making the best start to the season of his career. This Saturday, the Mallorcan added a 15th success to his 2022 record by winning the Acapulco tournament (Mexico), the third this year, after that of Melbourne at the start of the season and especially the Australian … Read more
Published on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 08:19 By Belgian — The German had literally flipped out at the end of his doubles match. – – World No.3 Alexander Zverev was severely punished after his disqualification from the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco on Wednesday in Mexico. The German got angry and hit the referee’s … Read more
Other favorites also did well. The Greek Tsitsipas lost in two sets to the American Giron and the Spaniard Rafael Nadal continues the great start to the season. He first gave American Paul a disgraceful canary to win the second set in a shortened game. – ACAPULCO (hard surface, $ 1,678,065 grant): Singles – Quarterfinals: … Read more
The bizarre situation occurred in the third game of the second set, when the Australian lost 6: 7 and 0: 2. Giron ruined the first serve and Millman wanted to return the ball, nothing special. But the tennis ball struck unhappily by hitting himself in the eye. – The Australian kept his face, hid the … Read more
German tennis player Alexander Zverev was excluded from the tournament in Acapulco due to unsportsmanlike conduct. The Olympic champion from Tokyo did not keep his nerves in check after losing in doubles and attacked the main referee. He first repeatedly struck the umpire with a rocket and just missed the judge’s legs, then vulgarly cursed … Read more
MEXICO CITY. The Acapulco Mexican Tennis Open (AMT) will write a new story, when four of the best five tennis players in the ATP ranking —with the Spaniard Rafael Nadal standing out, top Grand Slam winner— open the facilities of the GNP Seguros Arena, the largest in Latin America, in which it will take place … Read more