An unfortunate dilemma for Rafael Nadal.
But as a good moral father, the Spaniard never hesitates too long when it comes to choosing between his ethics and his friends.
Rafa thus pleaded for "harder sanctions" against players who would have bloodshed on the court, like Alexander Zverev two weeks ago in Acapulco.
“I am in a difficult position.
I'm divided, because I have a good relationship with Sascha, he's someone I appreciate.
But he knows he was wrong and he recognized it very quickly.
Which is positive.
On the other hand, if we are not able to control this type of behavior on the court or find a way to sanction it in a stronger way, then we, the players, can have a feeling of impunity”, said the Spaniard at a press conference in Indian Wells.
Exemplary
“However, as in all sports, we must be positive examples for the young people who watch us.
So on the one hand, I don't want Sascha to be punished, but on the other hand, I would like to see harsher penalties for this kind of behavior, because it will protect the sport, the officials and everyone present at a game,” he insisted.
On Tuesday, the ATP imposed an eight-week suspension from all competition and a fine of 25,000 dollars (23,000 euros), suspended, with a probationary period ending on February 22, 2023, one year after the incident occurred, against Zverev.
The latter had come out of his hinges, at the end of a doubles match lost in Acapulco, hitting the referee's chair three times, before sitting down and then getting up to insult him and give a final blow. of racket.
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ATP: Zverev (strangely) escapes a big penalty after his bloodshed in Acapulco
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