Zverev Given Suspended Ban by ATP for Acapulco Outburst

Published MAR 8 2022·Updated DEC 14 2022

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The Spin

Narrative A

This discipline is a sham and no punishment at all. The ATP is setting a terrible precedent with such a weak reaction to an egregious violation of decorum and rules.

Sports Illustrated

Narrative B

Zverev admitted he was wrong and publicly apologized for the incident. There's precedent for the ATP issuing a suspended punishment in these types of situations.

CNN