Alexander Zverev may be subjected to a fine in Acapulco after skipping his post-match presser. On Wednesday, the No. 1 seed was in action as he took on rising star Learner Tien. Before the match, it was announced that the German tennis star would conduct a press conference whether he won or lost.

Alexander Zverev had to work hard in his first match at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco. The 2021 champion faced Matteo Arnaldi and prevailed 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 44 minutes. Thus, Zverev arranged the clash against the young American, Learnen Tien.

Zverev, the top seed at the Acapulco Open, went down 6-3 6-4 to the 19-year-old American on Wednesday. Tien, who claimed a big win over Daniil Medvedev en route to reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open in January, came from 1-4 down to win the second set – and the match – by reeling off five straight games.

Learner Tien, a 19-year-old from California, took down top-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the Acapulco Open quarterfinals.

Australian Open finalist Alexander Zverev suffered another setback when he was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by American qualifier Learner Tien in Acapulco. Top seed Zverev lost the last five games from 4-1 up in the second set to crash out in the last 16 match in 1 hour 26 minutes on Wednesday night.

Zverev is one of several top players in Acapulco who was reportedly affected by stomach issues or food poisoning, with the draw taking a big hit on Wednesday. Casper Ruud and Tomm

The up-and-coming Learner Tien defeated World No. 5 Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open this year and will now be coming up against World No. 2 Alexander Zverev in Acapulco.