THE STORY
In February 2022, during a doubles match at the Mexican Open in Acapulco, Alexander Zverev and partner Marcelo Melo lost to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara. After the match, Zverev angrily struck the umpire's chair multiple times with his racket, leading to his expulsion from the tournament. (si.com)
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Alexander Zverev
WHY IT MATTERS
Zverev's actions resulted in his disqualification from the tournament and attracted significant criticism, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship in professional tennis.