World number three Alexander Zverev has been thrown out of the Mexican Open after “unsportsmanlike conduct” that saw him attack the umpire’s chair at the end of a doubles match in Acapulco.
Germany’s Zverev argued with the umpire during the decisive tie-break as he and Marcelo Melo lost 6-2 4-6 10-6 to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.
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Zverev struck the umpire’s chair several times with his racquet.
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The 24-year-old later apologised, calling his behaviour “unacceptable”. Zverev was the defending champion in the singles event.
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