Twitter: @AlexZverev
Men's tennis governing body has handed world No 3 Alexander Zverev an eight-week ban for smashing his racket against the umpire's chair at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament.
The ban is suspended, on the condition, he does not transgress again over a year-long probation period.
Zverev was fined $20 000 for verbal abuse, $20 000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and forfeited more than $31 000 in prize money.
He also lost all rankings points earned from singles and doubles action at the tournament in Mexico.
Zverev, who was the singles defending champion, apologised for his behaviour.
He has until Friday 11 March to appeal against the outcome of the investigation.
Zverev also made headlines in October last year, when his former girlfriend Olya Sharypova made allegations of domestic violence against the player.
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is still investigating these allegations.
— Alexander Zverev (@AlexZverev) October 4, 2021
