Zverev explodes against the ATP: “They only focus on having their accounts in order”

German tennis player Alexander Zverev has been very critical of the association of professional tennis players ATP, shortly after winning the Acapulco (Mexico) tournament, in statements published this Tuesday by the newspaper 'Bild'.

“They only focus on keeping the accounts in order,” said the 23-year-old tennis player. born in the city of Hamburg. “The opinion of the players is not his priority. It's a shame, because the ATP should be there for the players. At the moment, they are clearly there for the tournament organizers, “added the current world number seven.

Zverev, like world number one Novak Djokovic, had asked that all tournaments be played in one place to minimize travel and, therefore, the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

“The ATP was not interested (in that option),” said the young man, who on Saturday won the Acapulco tournament by beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-6 (3). Zverev's next goal is now the Miami Masters 1,000.