Nadal calls for tougher punishment after Zverev case
INDIAN WELLS: Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev. Spanish star Nadal said that as a friend and practice partner of Zverev, he had no desire to see the German Olympic champion receive a stiffer sentence for his violent outburst at last month's Mexico Open in Acapulco. But the 21-time Grand Slam champion said that as a fan of the sport, tougher sanctions were needed. Zverev was disqualified from the tournament for repeatedly smashing his racket into the umpire's chair before verbally abusing the official. On Monday the 24-year-old was given a suspended eight-week ban and $25,000 fine for the incident -- penalties decried as too lenient by some. Speaking ahead of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters tournament in California on Thursday, Nadal said more stringent punishments should be levied in future. "It's so difficult to talk in my position because from from one point of view, I have a good relationship with Sascha (Zverev)-- I like him and I practice with him very often," Nadal said. "I wish him all the very best and he knows that he was wrong, honestly, and he recognized that very early.
"So that's a positive thing in his side, in my opinion.
"On the other hand ... if we're not able to control and create a rule or or a way to penalise this type of attitudes a little bit in a stronger way, then we as a players, we feel stronger and stronger all the time.
"We need to be a positive example, especially for the kids watching us.
"So from one side, I don't want a penalization for Sascha because I like him and I have very good relationship with him.
"In the other hand ... I'd like to see something harder for this kind of attitudes, not only him, I mean in general terms because this protects the sport and protects the referees."
Nadal meanwhile is relishing the opportunity of another campaign in the Californian desert, where he has won three times in the past.
The Spaniard has enjoyed a blistering start to 2022, going unbeaten at 15-0 as well as snaffling his record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
"It was an unexpected moment for me to be in this position," Nadal said.
"I'm enjoying it every day and trying to stay with the right attitude to enjoy the fact that I'm playing well and enjoying matches and winning titles.
"I have been able to find a way to adapt my game to what I need to be competitive - some days being more aggressive, some days being more tactical, more defensive.
"Then I have been brave enough to play with the right determination in the moments that I needed."
相关推荐
-
Value Judgment
-
S. Korea urges NK to admit its involvement in killing of Kim Jong
-
15 crayon colors inspired by 2017 that Crayola can have for free
-
15 crayon colors inspired by 2017 that Crayola can have for free
-
How much for Oasis tickets? Fans joke about splurging on reunion shows
-
Original Aunt Viv actress was seriously not happy at that 'Fresh Prince' reunion photo
- 最近发表
-
- It's Unnecessary But, AMD Is Basically Lying About CPU Performance
- 15 office prank ideas to show your coworkers who's really the boss
- 我省今年高考考试科目仍按“3+X”设置
- AOC explains why her Capitol riot trauma feels personal and political in moving IG Live
- 11 Unique Amaros and Liqueurs to Level Up Your Aperol Spritz
- How to turn off automatic Time to Walk downloads on your Apple Watch
- OK, I admit some TikTok recipes are actually kind of great
- Elon Musk: Your time to buy a Tesla car is limited
- Newborns hit new low, but births to those unmarried reach record high: data
- IBA says IOC misused information about its officials
- 随机阅读
-
- The Composer Has No Clothes
- 7 macOS privacy settings you should enable now
- Bayern Munich appoint Tuchel as new coach
- 伽师县卫健系统赴粤“取经”,拓展思路促提升
- 采购商+48,英德红茶在泉城济南蹭蹭涨粉
- Forget Tinder: This hot app wants to be your hookup for hooking up
- 环境治理偷懒耍滑 直接启动相关程序
- This bathroom sign doesn't care about gender, as long as you wash your hands
- 厚植精神文明沃土 培树司法文明新风
- 市区至成都乐山班线票价涨1元
- Foreign ministers of S. Korea, Britain discuss cooperation on N. Korea issue
- NK leader guides firing drills involving super
- 高燃!哨响表停赛不止,2024广东“村BA”开赛在即,一分钟带你重温高光瞬间。
- 本月中旬免费来听课 培训合格可申请小额贷款
- Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook have outages worldwide
- Gauff loses out to Potapova power
- Alcaraz vs. Van de Zandschulp 2024 livestream: Watch US Open for free
- The best memes from President Joe Biden's Inauguration Day
- Forget Tinder: This hot app wants to be your hookup for hooking up
- 雨城区公安分局交警特勤大队召开“大走访”开门评警活动恳谈会
- 搜索
-
- 友情链接
-