Alexander Zverev fined USD 40,000 for outburst in Acapulco ATP event

World number three Alexander Zverev, who was thrown out of the Mexico Open at Acapulco this week after repeatedly hitting his racquet against the umpire’s chair, was fined $40,000 by the ATP on Thursday. Zverev was fined $20,000 for verbal abuse and $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the ATP said in a statement.

“This represents the maximum fine per each violation,” the ATP said, noting that Zverev also forfeits prize money of $31,570 he would have earned in singles and doubles and all ATP rankings points from the tournament.

“A further review of the incident will now follow per ATP rules,” the ATP said.

Zverev’s behavior was condemned by fellow pros, including Acapulco rival Rafael Nadal of Spain as well as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, who were competing this week in Dubai.

Zverev himself shared an apology on his Instagram account, saying his actions were “unacceptable.”