Alexander Zverev has modified his thoughts and can now compete for his nation of Germany within the Davis Cup after his disqualification in Acapulco on the Mexican Open.
The German was kicked out of the Mexican-based ATP occasion after he smashed his racquet in opposition to the umpire’s chair in his doubles match alongside Marcelo Melo once they had been defeated by Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.
He was the reigning singles champion on the occasion and hoped to defend his title however that was now not doable as soon as he was thrown out and subsequently fined $40,000 (£30,000.)
However he may nonetheless face extra punishment because the ATP are going to look additional into the incident.
Alexander Zverev has been THROWN OUT of the Mexican Open for attacking the umpire’s chair on the finish of his doubles match 😮😮😮 pic.twitter.com/CWhQ1r6kwj
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The final time the world No 3 performed for Germany within the Davis Cup was again in 2019 and he has beforehand expressed his want to not play within the cup till the format was modified.
“The format needs to be modified and I’m sticking to that,” he defined.
“I’m somebody who retains his phrase.
“I wish to win the Davis Cup, however I wish to win the true Davis Cup.”
Nonetheless, he has since modified his perspective on this and can play for Germany in opposition to Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on March 4 and 5.
“We’re joyful that Alexander can be concerned,” Germany’s Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann revealed.
“His behaviour in Acapulco was with out query unacceptable and incorrect, Alexander himself recognised that and apologised for it.
“We now wish to assist him as a group to get by way of this troublesome part.”
Due to Zverev’s return to the squad, which means Daniel Altmaier loses his place within the not too long ago revamped competitors the place the winners are determined on the finish of the season finals at a impartial venue.
After the matches with Brazil, Zverev will then be turning his consideration to Indian Wells which will get underway from March 10.