The U.S. Open Removes Spectator from Alexander Zverev Match Due to 'Hitler Reference
A spectator was removed from Arthur Ashe Stadium early on Tuesday morning after Alexander Zverev, the 12th seed from Germany, lodged a complaint. Zverev alleged that the man had used "the most famous phrase associated with Hitler" during their fourth-round match.
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Zverev, who defeated the sixth-seeded Jannik Sinner 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in a match that lasted nearly five hours, was serving during the fourth set when he halted play to inform chair umpire James Keothavong about the incident.
In a state of fury, Zverev told Keothavong, "He just uttered the most notorious phrase ever associated with Hitler in this world. This is unacceptable. This is unbelievable."
The chair umpire immediately turned to the crowd and requested the individual responsible to come forward, but no one stepped forward.
"We're going to have him removed," Keothavong announced.
Keothavong then appealed to the spectators to maintain fairness and demonstrate respect for both players.
A few minutes later, security personnel approached the court's side to identify the individual with the assistance of ESPN's Brad Gilbert and other spectators. Eventually, they escorted him out of the stadium amidst a chorus of boos.
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