Jim Courier questions treatment of Alexander Zverev during Roland Garros final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
During the Roland Garros final on June 7, Jim Courier expressed disbelief over the treatment of Alexander Zverev. The match featured a controversial moment where Zverev seemingly hit a ball after it had bounced twice, a call that was not reviewable., Courier raised concerns regarding Marcelo Melo providing Zverev with medical attention, noting this was unprecedented. Zverev received a time violation during this incident, drawing comparisons to Jannik Sinner's earlier match where medical timeout was not granted despite physical struggles. The tennis community continues to discuss the lack of video review options for such calls.
- •Jim Courier criticized treatment of Alexander Zverev during the final.
- •Zverev appeared to hit a double-bounce ball, leading to confusion.
- •Marcelo Melo provided Zverev medical attention, which surprised Courier.
- •Zverev received a time violation despite physical discomfort.
- •Tennis is considering introducing automated video review systems by 2025.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Courier reacts in disbelief to controversial treatment of Alexander Zverev during Roland Garros Final
"Confusion erupts after a missed Zverev double-bounce in the Roland Garros FinalJust moments later, a major point of contention arose. Zverev, while sliding into the net to reach a drop shot, appeared to hit the ball after it had already bounced twice.
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