Alex Zverev thrown out of Mexican Open for striking umpire’s chair

  • World No 3 attacked chair with a racket after doubles defeat
  • Zverev’s singles opponent given a walkover for next round

Alexander Zverev has been booted out of a tournament in Acapulco and faces a hefty punishment after repeatedly smashing an umpire’s chair with his racket following a doubles match.

The shocking incident occurred moments after the German and Brazilian partner Marcelo Melo were beaten 6-2 4-6 10-6 by Britain’s Lloyd Glasspool and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara.

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