ATP punished zverev: eight weeks lock on probation

Around one and a half weeks after the incident, ZVEREV was covered with a fine of over $ 25,000 and a barrier over eight weeks - each on probation. That was announced by the ATP on Tuesday. Thus, the Olympic champion may not afford another infringement until 22 February 2023 - one year after the outraster - which leads to a fine for unsportsic behavior. ZVEREV can appeal to the outcome of the investigation by Friday.

The 24-year-old had beaten the tournament in Acapulco after a defeat in double next to a verbal derailment several times with his bat against the referee chair, on which the impartial still sat. He was also excluded in singles from the tournament, 40,000 dollars were punishable and repaying the prize money of more than $ 30,000. He also lost the points for the world ranking. Later he apologized for his behavior.

Ex-pro and TV expert Mats Wilander wished for a long barrier for Zverev. Instead, the hamburger was able to compete in the Davis Cup at the weekend in the Davis Cup and lead Germany against Brazil to the second round.