Shriver dubs Zverev the 'anti Role-Model' after post match comments to Corretja: "Stupid, insensitive, pathetic, tone-deaf, idiotic"

Pam Shriver criticized Alexander Zverev's comments at the 2023 French Open.

The German made a remark that Shriver criticized as "insensitive" after his victory in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros. The 21-time WTA champion and International Tennis Hall of Fame member did not approve of Zverev's words.

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'Sascha' defeated Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry in four sets and secured a spot in the tournament's semifinals for the third consecutive season, becoming the first unseeded player to reach that stage since Marco Cecchinato in 2018.

Shriver responded to Zverev's comments on Twitter, calling him an "Anti Role Model."

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Stupid, insensitive, pathetic, tone deaf, idiotic, impulsive, ignorant, and disgusting thing to say. The Anti Role Model is SZ.

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Despite the controversy, Zverev will continue to compete in the semifinals, aiming to reach his first final at Roland Garros. His opponent will be Casper Ruud, who was a finalist in 2022.

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