Alexander Zverev Calls Out Tech Error Mid-Match Before Raising Injury Concern After Madrid Win
Alexander Zverev, Germany, during Madrid Open Tennis 2025 match. April 27, 2026. 20260427981 ©IMAGO/Alterphotos At the Madrid Open last year, Alexander Zverev ignited controversy by snapping a photo to challenge a disputed call against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Convinced a crucial backhand had sailed long, he clashed with the umpire as electronic line-calling ruled it in, prompting his dramatic on-court protest. Now at Caja Mágica, history repeated itself as Zverev confronted the same controversy against Terence Atmane before raising fresh injury concerns. After taking the first set 6-3, the German was serving at 4-2 and 15-0 in the second set.
During a long rally, a forehand from Terence Atmane appeared to drift beyond the baseline. Zverev immediately stopped the point and stood with his arms spread wide, staring toward the chair umpire in disbelief. The call, however, went against him as the system ruled the ball in.
The chair umpire responded calmly, saying, “You know I have to take what the system says, right? ” That explanation did little to settle Zverev’s frustration. Sascha walked up to the umpire, visibly agitated, and questioned the decision.
“How is it possible? They should be able to go down to see the bite if there is a mistake like this. ” He continued to challenge the ruling, making his point even more forcefully.
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