Alexander Zverev Faces Backlash Over Shanghai Masters 2026 Practice-Court Controversy Involving Ben Shelton, Cruz Hewitt | Here’s What Happened
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Alexander Zverev appeared over an hour late for training and took over the place of Ben Shelton and Cruz Hewitt. Fans had to follow the training of Hewitt behind a bars afterwards.
An unusual situation on the practice courts during the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai has caused serious discontent among some fans in attendance. World number 2 Alexander Zverev was at the center of the events, who was accused by spectators of holding up the court beyond its designated time and forcing Ben Shelton and young Cruz Hewitt to practice elsewhere.
Alexander Zverev Faces Backlash Over Shanghai Masters 2026 Practice-Court Controversy Involving Ben Shelton, Cruz Hewitt | Here’s What Happened
Alexander Zverev faces scrutiny over an alleged practice-court dispute at the Shanghai Masters after Ben Shelton and Cruz Hewitt reportedly had to switch courts. Here is what happened during the practice session ahead of the round of 32 match.
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