Carlos Alcaraz vs Zizou Bergs controversy sparks calls for major tennis rule change after ‘unacceptable’ incident

Zizou Bergs secured an unforgettable victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Shanghai Open but the Belgian has been criticised for his actions during the third-round match. Bergs upset second seed Alcaraz in just over two hours in a 7-5, 7-6 (4) victory at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena on Monday for the biggest win of his career. The 27-year-old was, naturally, emotional after this major scalp, particularly as he has struggled to get over the line in big matches. He said afterwards, “This is something that has been very tough for me.