As is known, Alexander Zverev has just received an additional $ 25,000 penalty after the action of the arbitration and insulting the person on duty.
This is the latest penalty from ATP after the Mexican BTC tournament expanded to “down” with him. But according to Rafael Nadal, it is still not enough. Nadal thinks that tougher sanctions should be taken to “set an example”.
Speaking before the Indian Wells Masters tournament in California, Nadal said: “It is difficult to say in my position because in my opinion, I have a good relationship with Sascha (Zverev). I like him and I practice with him very often,” Nadal said.
“I wish him all the best and he knew that he was wrong and honest, and he realized it early.
So it was a positive thing on him, from my point of view. But on the other hand, if we cannot control and create a rule or or a way to punish this type of attitude a bit stronger, then maybe in the future, there will be more serious incidents.
We need to be a positive example, especially for children who are watching us. So, from one side, I don't want Sascha to be punished because I like him and I have a very good relationship with him.
On the other hand … I want to see something more difficult for this type of attitude, not only him, I mean in general because this protects sports and defends the referee. “
