Alexander Zverev was upset by his compatriot Daniel Altmaier in Acapulco on Tuesday 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the 1st round in Acapulco. The German sensation was hopeful to have a fantastic run in Acapulco where he won the tournament in 2021. Sascha was particularly cold during the following handshake at the net and he was blasted by the fans also because that was also the most important win in the career of his compatriot.
A fan commented: “Where’s netflix to record the prince of sportsmanship?”
Another one said: “I dont like him for his gf abuse side, but even I think its ok to be a bit frosty after a loss?”
And another one defended Zverev saying: “Nothing shocking…he’s just very disappointed and wanted to leave the court asap.”
This is the video.
Frosty handshake from Zverev after his R1 loss in Acapulco 🥶 pic.twitter.com/vYAXc1IPIp
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) February 28, 2024
Alexander Zverev in 2024
WWLLWWWWLW Ranked world no.6, Zverev played his last match on the 27th of February when he surrendered to world no.57 Daniel Altmaier 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the 1st round in Acapulco (draw).
This season the German has a 11-4 record. Alexander clinched 1 title in Australia.
Zverev is scheduled to play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Altmaier in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2024
LLWWLWWWWL Currently ranked no.57, Daniel achieved a composed 4-5 win-loss record in 2024. Daniel is now playing in Acapulco where he bested the world no.6 Alexander Zverev 6-3 3-6 6-3.
Daniel Altmaier will fight against the world no.53 Miomir Kecmanovic in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 8:30 pm on CANCHA 1. Their head to head is 1-0 for Kecmanovic.
Altmaier has scheduled to compete next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Alexander Zverev and Daniel Altmaier clashed against each other 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Zverev. Previously, the last time they played each other, Daniel Altmaier won 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the 1st round in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) on the 27th of February 2024.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
