Alexander Zverev SLAMMED: David Goffin lashes out at Italian Open finalist
ALEXANDER ZVEREV has been slammed by tennis counterpart David Goffin.
Alexander Zverev lost the Italian Open final on Sunday
The German progressed to the semi-final of the tournament in the early hours of Friday morning, beating the Belgian in three sets: 4-6, 6-3, 3-6.
And it appears Goffin didn't like the attitude of his last eight opponent during their match.
Speaking in a press conference at around 1am in the morning, the world No 10 launched a stunning attack on Zverev to Belgian reporters.
“He doesn’t care a bit about others,” said Goffin, according to New York Times reporter Ben Rothenberg.
The quarter-final loser reportedly didn't like how Zverev changed his racket several times during their clash.
David Goffin was not happy with Alexander Zverev in Rome
And the 21-year-old was accused of taking too much time between losing points, which hindered Goffin's focus.
And it seems tennis fans agree with the comment about Zverev's temperament.
One said: "He's right. I do not understand people who call me Zverev 'sweet'."
And another tennis fan said: "Zverev has proved he's pretty good at psyching out his opponents."
Zverev went on to beat Marin Cilic to set up a final with Rafael Nadal on Sunday.
Alexander Zverev was blasted by David Goffin after their clash