Alexander Zverev Accused of Cheating After Coin Toss Controversy at French Open

Video footage shows that Zverev appeared to change his mind after the coin toss. Initially, he indicated he would serve if he won the toss, but after the coin landed, he claimed he had chosen to receive, which was the winning side.

There was a moment of controversy during the coin toss before Alexander Zverev's French Open quarter-final match against Alex de Minaur on Thursday.

Video footage appears to show that Zverev changed his mind after the coin toss. Initially, he indicated that he would serve if he won the toss, but after the coin landed on its side, he claimed that he had chosen to receive, which was the winning side.

This incident sparked accusations of cheating and dishonesty from tennis fans and commentators. However, it’s also entirely possible that Zverev just got mixed up without any malice.

Here is the video.

I have never seen such casual, committed scammery in tennis like this before. pic.twitter.com/OcnJh06yyp

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 6, 2024

Zverev at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024

33 - 9win/loss

Now ranked no.4, Zverev achieved an overall 33-9 match record in 2024. Alexander is currently playing at the French Open where he managed to beat the world no.275 Rafael Nadal 6-3 7-65 6-3, the world no.115 David Goffin 7-64 6-2 6-2, the world no.25 Tallon Griekspoor 3-6 6-4 6-2 4-6 7-63, the world no.13 Holger Rune 4-6 6-1 5-7 7-62 6-2 and the world no.11 Alex De Minaur 6-4 7-65 6-4.

Alexander Zverev will fight against the world no.7 Casper Ruud in the semifinal on Friday at 5:30 pm on Court PHILIPPE-CHATRIER. Their actual head to head record is 2-2.

The German has won 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Rome.

The German won 23 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

Zverev is scheduled to play next in Stuttgart (Boss Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 10th of June.

Alex De Minaur in 2024

29 - 11win/loss

Now ranked no.11, the Australian played his last match on the 5th of June when he lost to world no.4 Alexander Zverev 6-4 7-6(5) 6-4 in the quarter of the French Open (draw).

Currently, during this year De Minaur achieved a composed 29-11 match record. The Australian has won 1 title in Acapulco. Alex reached the final in Rotterdam.

Alexander Zverev and Alex De Minaur played each other 10 times. Their head to head is 8-2 for Zverev. The last time they squared off, Alexander Zverev won 6-4 7-6(5) 6-4 in the quarter in Paris (French Open) on the 5th of June 2024.

In the following video you can watch the highlights.