VIDEO: Tennis Fans Call for Suspension of Alexander Zverev As He Attempts to Hurt the Chair Umpire at ATP Acapulco

On Tuesday night at the Mexican Open, Alexander Zverev and Marcelo Melo played in a doubles match together against Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara. Unfortunately, the Brazilian and German pair lost to the lucky losers in three competitive sets. 

However, one interesting thing happened during the match which rocked the tennis community. During the doubles match, Zverev lost his cool and started hitting the chair umpire’s stand, where he was sitting. Although the German player didn’t hit the chair umpire, his aggressiveness was clearly visible. After this incident, many fans are reacting on social media and some of them even want a ban on Zverev.

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 23, 2022. Germany’s Alexander Zverev reacts during his fourth-round match against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Tennis fans react after the Alexander Zverev incident at Acapulco

The incident of Alexander Zverev hitting the chair of the umpire didn’t go down well with fans. Many fans want him to get banned, along with the suspension from the tournament.

No pretendo discutir con aficionados nuevos al tenis, cada quién tiene en su experiencia su percepción del deporte, pero lo de Alexander Zverev es grotesco e inaceptable, espero que tengan huevos y haya sanción. Si esto lo hace alguien más, lo suspenden.pic.twitter.com/7OkmXUy6wH

— 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊 (@Riverettii) February 23, 2022

One fan wrote, “i’m sure he is gonnz come out in the presser and say he was authentic and he feels sorry..we know the drill.”

i’m sure he is gonnz come out in the presser and say he was authentic and he feels sorry..we know the drill https://t.co/pjqdRW2wlG

— Hi hi everything is fine (@vkrish21) February 23, 2022

Another fan wrote, “$ 2000 fine.”

$ 2000 fine. https://t.co/up11he9PG6

— Jess (@jessica4stein) February 23, 2022

Meanwhile, another fan wrote, “Have to suspend Zverev. Absolute disgrace and umpires shouldn’t have to deal with such aggressive behaviour. Time to draw a line in the sand with this rubbish.”

Have to suspend Zverev. Absolute disgrace and umpires shouldn’t have to deal with such aggressive behaviour. Time to draw a line in the sand with this rubbish #ATP #AMT2022 https://t.co/lCR0BosrrA

— GV (@GoldenViews00) February 23, 2022

One fan wrote, “Have you seen this? Should be tossed from this tournament at the very least.”

Have you seen this? Should be tossed from this tournament at the very least https://t.co/13dWK9p6hQ

— Linda (@lindamartin511) February 23, 2022

Another fan said, “there is no way you can let him get away with that – sure, it’s okay to be frustrated/annoyed at the umpire. Never take it out on him like that. Such a poor look, made me cringe. Can the umpire lodge a report?”

there is no way you can let him get away with that – sure, it’s okay to be frustrated/annoyed at the umpire. Never take it out on him like that. Such a poor look, made me cringe. Can the umpire lodge a report?

— Davis Harrigan (Digi) (@DeadlineDavis) February 23, 2022

Whereas, someone else wrote, “I am not surprised at all.”

I am not surprised at all. https://t.co/jwCcSi9DtF

— Madhu (@madhudp1702) February 23, 2022

Another one said, “How about a 5 year ban for Zverev? Failing that, every crowd from now on to direct abuse at him wherever he plays?”

How about a 5 year ban for Zverev?

Failing that, every crowd from now on to direct abuse at him wherever he plays? https://t.co/8VuN9TQLr2

— Geoff#IMeHeYouRejoinEU (@garside_geoff) February 23, 2022

Fearing for the chair umpire, one fan wrote, “Look at the umpire’s leg reflexively flinching in fear. This as bad as I’ve ever seen a player threaten an umpire physically.”

Look at the umpire’s leg reflexively flinching in fear. This as bad as I’ve ever seen a player threaten an umpire physically.pic.twitter.com/otrGWJsSxv

— Gill Gross (@Gill_Gross) February 23, 2022

Some other fan wants a ban for him and said, “6 months ban and I’m not exaggerating.“

6 months ban and I’m not exaggerating https://t.co/9k3Sebviyx

— Savin (@Savin_RF_Aswani) February 23, 2022

A disappointing fan wrote, “Noone should act like that especially a top ranked player.”

Noone should act like that especially a top ranked player. @bgtennisnation @darren_cahill https://t.co/RsHt8nycYQ

— MO (@kmar_NY) February 23, 2022

One fan wants him suspended immediately, “Zverev should be suspended immediately from the @atptour. This calls for an onsite default / violation of aggravated behaviour major offence.“

Zverev should be suspended immediately from the @atptour.
This calls for an onsite default / violation of aggravated behaviour major offence, @vrcsports? https://t.co/UxRoRSieQi

— Umang Shah (@Umang20294) February 23, 2022

What exactly happened?

During the super tie-break, when the score was 8-6 in favor of Glasspool and Heliovaara, Melo was serving, and the line judge and the chair umpire called return ball in. However, Melo and Zverev both thought the ball was out, including the crowd. That made Zverev furious, and after the match, vented all of his frustration in that manner.

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This, from Alexander Zverev in Acapulco, should have serious repercussions. https://t.co/COLNJ6Hazc

— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) February 23, 2022

Currently, Zverev is playing in the singles tournament. So, it will be interesting to see whether he plays any further part in the tournament or not.

What do you think should happen with Zverev? Let us know in the comments.

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