Alexander Zverev clashes with chair umpire during Miami Open defeat to Jannik Sinner
Sinner knocks Zverev out of Miami Open in straight sets Alexander Zverev’s Miami Open run came to a frustrating end in the semi-finals, as he was beaten again by Jannik Sinner. The 28-year-old played well but never looked comfortable against Sinner, who controlled the match from start to finish.
Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP via Getty Images Sinner knocks Zverev out of Miami Open in straight sets Alexander Zverev’s Miami Open run came to a frustrating end in the semi-finals, as he was beaten again by Jannik Sinner. The 28-year-old played well but never looked comfortable against Sinner, who controlled the match from start to finish. It was another reminder of how tough the Italian can be when he’s in form.
Zverev’s frustration showed at times, especially during his exchange with the chair umpire. He’s made comments before about how the game seems to favour players like Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and this felt like it came from a similar place. Alexander Zverev clashes with chair umpire during Miami Open defeat Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Despite playing well, Zverev lost the first set and was later hit with a time violation by umpire Greg Allensworth while the second set was tied at 3-3.
Frustrations were already mounting for Zverev, given Sinner’s level of play, and the warning only added to his irritation. The three-time Grand Slam finalist didn’t take it well. Allensworth stood by his decision, telling Zverev: “The two times you went over, you weren’t waiting on him.
” Zverev replied: “I was. I know which ones you’re talking about… on the Ad side. I was.