Becker concerned players may become 'machines' under beefed up misconduct sanctions

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Former world number one Boris Becker hopes players do not turn into emotionless 'computers and machines' following the ATP's warning of stricter punishment for on-court misconduct in the wake of a spate of angry outbursts.Alexander Zverev was thrown out of a tournament in Acapulco in February after smashi

Former world number one Boris Becker hopes players do not turn into emotionless"computers and machines" following the ATP's warning of stricter punishment for on-court misconduct in the wake of a spate of angry outbursts.

Becker, who had many angry outbursts during his career, said the sport needed players to show emotion on court. "It's more difficult for the players today. Everything is extremely transparent, too transparent for my taste. And then the question is, how does the tennis authority deal with it? The ATP said it was also reviewing its guidelines to clamp down on repeat offenders after coming under fire for being"soft" on incidents of misconduct.

 

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