'What the hell': Tennis star slammed over photo with young fan

Tennis star Alexander Zverev has raised eyebrows after a photo was posted online that appeared to show him flouting social distancing rules with a young fan.

The tennis season has come to a grinding halt following the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted the ATP to suspend all tournaments including Wimbledon.

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But tennis stars such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have made the most of their time and posted videos working out to encourage other to stay active.

And the Saddlebrook Tennis Academy in Florida also appeared to post a photo on their Instagram of the World No.7 after an on-court practice session.

However, many fans questioned the photo because Zverev appeared alongside a young tennis fan.

"Even though the tennis season has been postponed, the grinding has not! Alex Zverev and students making the most of their time on the court while they can,” the caption read.

While it is unclear when the photo was taken, it was quickly deleted off the account.

But it didn’t stop critics pointing out the issue in the photo during the current global climate.

“Alexander Zverev seems to be living on a different planet to the rest of us,” Guardian tennis writer Tumaini Carayol wrote on Twitter.

Kyrgios’ big heart in virus crisis

Many tennis stars are doing their best to raise money to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, while Aussie star Nick Kyrgios has taken to the streets to help.

Kyrgios has backed up his words with actions, taking to the streets to deliver food to fans in need during the coronavirus crisis.

The Australian tennis ace has again shown his big heart, vowing to drop off food to anyone going hungry during the pandemic.

“Tomorrow I will be doing as many deliveries as I can throughout the day to the nearest people I have been in contact with,” Kyrgios wrote on Tuesday night.

“If I haven't read your message yet, trust me I will do my absolute best to get to yours.

“To my international friends around the world, I wish I could do more. But things are tough, stay strong. Brighter days are coming.”