Zverev thrown out of Mexican Open

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.

The 24-year-old later apologised, calling his behaviour “unacceptable”. Zverev was the defending champion in the singles event.