Alexander Zverev expelled from Mexican Open after striking umpire’s chair

The world number three faces a hefty punishment

Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the Mexican Open (Eduardo Verdugo/AP)

World number three Alexander Zverev has been booted out of a tournament in Acapulco and faces a hefty punishment after repeatedly smashing an umpire’s chair with his racket following a doubles match.

The shocking incident occurred moments after the German and Brazilian partner Marcelo Melo were beaten 6-2 4-6 10-6 by Britain’s Lloyd Glasspool and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara,