Alexander Zverev has built a reputation as an infamous serial racket abuser thanks to his many temper tantrums in Grand Slams, the Davis Cup and on tour.
Alexander Zverev of Germany is seen with his snapped racquet broken during play against Hyeon Chung of Korea during round three on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, Saturday, January 20, 2018. Photo: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Zverev had a breakout year in 2018 but it was also that year that the tennis world noted his penchant for breaking rackets and yelling at umpires.
Alexander Zverev of Germany smashes his racquet during the match against Milos Raonic of Canada on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Monday, January 21, 2019. Photo: AAP Image/Hamish Blair
Zverev has reserved some of his biggest tantrums for the Australian Open, so they could be related to struggles with heat.
German tennis player Alexander Zverev brings his smashed racket to the bench during training in the Fraport Arena. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa
Zverev’s racket abuse instances have also flared up when he has represented his country in the Davis Cup, Laver Cup and ATP Cup.
Alexander Zeverev gives away his previously broken tennis racket, at the Hamburg European Open 2019, ATP 500, Hamburg, 24 July 2019. Photo: PA Images
While his hometown crowd wasn’t able to soothe his temper, Zverev did at least give his broken racket to a fan in Hamburg in 2019.
Alexander Zverev of Germany walks back to the bench after smashing his racket in his match against Karen Khachanov of Russia during quarter-final play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament Friday, August 9, 2019 in Montreal. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson.
He really does not like to lose but many top players past and present have warned him to rein it in.
Alexander Zverev reacts during the match and throws his racket on the floor. Photo: Marius Becker/dpa.
Not even the presence of his older brother can keep Zverev from blowing his top, as we saw in Acapulco and in the past.
Alexander Zverev of Germany smashes his racket during a men’s singles first round match against Marcos Giron of the United States at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 8, 2021. Photo: Hu Jingchen/Xinhua
He hasn’t always been the best at owning up to his faults.
Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina plays against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles quarter-final tennis match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Day 10 of The Roland Garros 2021 French Open tennis tournament in Paris, France on June 8, 2021. Photo: Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto.
Zverev surely needs to get hold of his temper if he is to be a future Grand Slam contender.
Zverev throws his racket against Roman Saifullan of Russia during their second round French Open match at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 2 June 2021. Photo: Aurelien Morissard/IP3 via ZUMA Press
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