What's happened
German player Alexander Zverev has a fan removed from his match against Jannik Sinner for shouting a 'Hitler phrase'
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of inappropriate behavior from spectators at sporting events
What the papers say
The Independent reports Zverev's reaction and the umpire's response. The Times and The Times of Israel provide additional details about the incident and the fan's removal. AP News offers a brief summary of the event.
How we got here
The incident occurred during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships
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