‘Every tournament he plays’ – Zverev accuses Tsitsipas of cheating

‘Each event he performs’ – Alexander Zverev accuses Stefanos Tsitsipas of dishonest in Cincinnati

Alexander Zverev seemingly accused Stefanos Tsitsipas of receiving on-court teaching by way of his cellphone of their conflict in Cincinnati.

The 2 performed out an excellent semi-final on Saturday, with Zverev ultimately popping out on prime.

There was drama between the primary and second units, although, with Tsitsipas leaving the courtroom for a prolonged consolation break whereas Zverev appeared to recommend was to allow him to textual content his coach for recommendation, which is firmly in opposition to ATP guidelines.

Throughout the break, Zverev approached the chair and mentioned of Tsitsipas as he was off courtroom: “He took his bag along with his cellphone and the whole lot in it.

“Somebody is escorting him already and perhaps enter with him…” the umpire argued, however Zverev was having none of it, saying: “He’s within the rest room, he’s not gonna escort him into the bathroom.”

“So what can we do with this?,” the umpire requested.

Zverev replied: “This was the identical factor in Paris, and is gonna be the identical factor in each different event he performs.”

The digicam then minimize to teach Apostolos Tsitsipas sat within the crowd texting on his cellphone, seemingly including weight to Zverev’s level.

Ultimately, Tsitsipas emerged again onto courtroom following the eight-minute stoppage to boos from the Cincinnati crowd.