Germany’s Alexander Zverev has been expelled from the Mexican Open in Acapulco after smashing his racket on the umpire’s chair several times and directing a foul-mouthed rant at the official, the ATP announced Wednesday. “Due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of his doubles match, Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the tournament in Acapulco,” … Read more
PARIS: Italy’s Jannik Sinner climbed into the world top 10 of the ATP rankings on Monday after the ATP Finals. Sinner was knocked out in the pool phase of the end-of-season tournament but climbs above Canadian player Felix Auger-Aliassime who drops to 11th. Alexander Zverev, who defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 to win the title … Read more
PARIS: Players on the ATP Tour will be restricted to bathroom breaks of no more than three minutes from next season after a series of lengthy toilet visits led to accusations of gamesmanship. The clock will begin when a player reaches the bathroom, with players allowed an additional two minutes for a change of clothes, … Read more
Alexander Zverev captured his second ATP Finals title after producing a brilliant performance to defeat world number two Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s final in Turin. Zverev, the Olympic singles gold medallist in Tokyo, won his tour-leading sixth trophy of the season and ended a run of five straight losses to defending champion Medvedev. … Read more
TURIN: Novak Djokovic refused to reveal whether he would defend his Australian Open title after the tournament’s chief confirmed on Saturday that only vaccinated players would be able to take part in the first Grand Slam of the season. The decision, revealed by Craig Tiley, piled more pressure on world number one Djokovic who has … Read more
TURIN: Alexander Zverev downed Novak Djokovic in a thrilling last-four clash to end the world number one’s bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Saturday and set up a final against Daniil Medvedev. The German edged to a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-3 success in Turin and will face reigning champion Medvedev for the trophy on … Read more
Alexander Zverev set up a clash with Novak Djokovic in the last four of the ATP Finals after a straight sets victory over Hurbert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday. World number three Zverev claimed a spot in the semis behind already-qualified Daniil Medvedev in just over an hour and will face Djokovic on Saturday for … Read more
Tennis Tour chiefs said on Monday they had launched an investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Olympic champion Alexander Zverev made by his former girlfriend. Last year former junior player Olga Sharypova accused the German world number four of physical and emotional abuse, claims rejected by Zverev. More details of her claims were published in a story … Read more
