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In reply to the discussion: Tennis World #3 Alexander Zverev kicked out of the Mexican Open [View all]
malaise
(289,653 posts)53. Here's Rafa's take
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/60504264
Speaking after his second-round victory over Stefan Kozlov, which ensured his best start to a season, Nadal said: "I enjoy good relations with Alexander, but at the end of the day the punishment is deserved.
"One cannot behave in this manner and I believe he is conscious of that.
"Unfortunately, the image that Alexander gave yesterday, exacerbated by being posted on social media accounts which lights the torch paper, will have been seen by millions of children.
"They base their attitude on ours and we must set an example and show a minimum of respect.
"I understand the frustration, I understand that in a moment of anger one can break a racquet.
Speaking after his second-round victory over Stefan Kozlov, which ensured his best start to a season, Nadal said: "I enjoy good relations with Alexander, but at the end of the day the punishment is deserved.
"One cannot behave in this manner and I believe he is conscious of that.
"Unfortunately, the image that Alexander gave yesterday, exacerbated by being posted on social media accounts which lights the torch paper, will have been seen by millions of children.
"They base their attitude on ours and we must set an example and show a minimum of respect.
"I understand the frustration, I understand that in a moment of anger one can break a racquet.
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