Alexander Zverev apologizes after outburst gets him kicked out of Mexican Open

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Alexander Zverev was kicked out of the Mexican Open after hitting the umpire's chair with his racket multiple times.

After a loss to the British-Finn pair of Lloyd Glasspool, Zverev came perilously close to hitting an umpire when he hit the chair with his racket.

Due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of his doubles match on Tuesday night, Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the tournament in Acapulco.

Zverev apologized for his behavior in a story he wrote.

It is difficult to say how much I regret my behavior during and after the doubles match. I apologized privately to the chair umpire because my behavior was unacceptable and I was disappointed in myself. I apologize to my fans, the tournament, and the sport that I love.

I leave everything on the court. I left too much yesterday. I am going to reflect on my actions and how I can make sure it doesn't happen again. I apologize for letting you down.

After shaking hands with the opponents, Zverev, ranked third in singles, approached the umpire's chair and hit it repeatedly before heading toward his courtside seat. He was upset about a call.

He hit the chair a second time and yelled. Germani was afraid of being hit so he pulled his feet back.

The child in the front row was booed by the crowd.

A code violation was given to Zverev after he yelled and swore in protest of the shot that was ruled in. The match ended with an ace by Glasspool.

The first-round match between the former US Open finalist and the American was completed at 4:55 a.m. on Tuesday.

Peter Gojowczyk will get a walkover and advance to the quarterfinals, replacing last year's winner, Alexander Zverev.

The governing body of the men could impose more sanctions on Zverev.

After being fined $113,000 for swearing at and berating an umpire and smashing a couple of rackets at the Western and Southern Open, Australian Nick Kyrgios was handed a suspended ban of 16 weeks and an additional fine of $25,000.

In October, the ATP launched an internal investigation into allegations of domestic abuse against Zverev by his ex-girlfriend.

The Associated Press contributed to the report.