Zverev’s Swings Merited More Than a Slap on the Wrist

NY Times | March 9, 2022

After striking the umpire’s chair during an outburst at a tournament in Mexico, Alexander Zverev can avoid a fine and suspension if he does not commit further violations for one year.

After cursing at chair umpire Alessandro Germani after a questionable line call, Alexander Zverev took four big swings at the umpire’s chair with his racket after the match.Credit...Handout Via Reuters

SAN DIEGO — Somehow, the men’s tennis tour is allowing the German star Alexander Zverev to play on. He will be in the field for the BNP Paribas Open, which begins this week in Indian Wells, Calif.