The executive director of the Hamburg Open caused a stir by immediately disqualifying Alexander Zverev after the match and launching a sarcastic critique of the tennis player’s claim that he had suffered food poisoning to obtain preferential treatment.

The CEO used 11 shocking words to accuse Zverev of “faking food poisoning,” casting doubt on the veracity of his symptoms. In his comment, he insinuated that the player had faked the illness to avoid certain responsibilities or gain advantages during the tournament.

However, Alexander Zverev’s response was not long in coming and quickly resonated throughout the tennis world and on social media. The player firmly declared: “No one fakes it when they have a 39.4 degree fever and have vomited 37 times.”

This statement sparked intense debate in the media and among fans, as many questioned Zverev’s credibility. Some considered it impossible for him to vomit so many times and suspected he might be exaggerating to justify his behavior or his withdrawal from the match.

The controversy has divided opinions, generating both support and criticism for the German tennis player. While some defend his honesty and courage in speaking openly about his health, others call for medical tests to confirm the seriousness of the situation.

For now, the Hamburg Open remains in the media spotlight, and the controversy between the CEO and Alexander Zverev continues to fuel the conversation about ethics and professionalism in sport.