Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alexander Zverev was heckled over domestic abuse allegations as he prepared to give his runners-up speech after losing the Australian Open final to Jannik Sinner. He was in tears at the end of the 6-3 7-6 6-3 loss to Sinner and as he stepped up to receive his runners-up trophy a spectator from the crowd yelled: “Australia believes Olya and Brenda.” Zverev was forced to pause his speech as the spectator repeatedly shouted towards him, before the fan was ejected from the Rod Laver Arena. An emotional Zverev cried into Sinner’s shoulder before the trophy presentation and told the crowd “I’m just not good enough – it is as simple as that” in his runner’s-up speech. “It’s very difficult to give an on-court speech after you lose a grand slam final,” Zverev later said.

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Australian Open protester on why she yelled at Alexander Zverev over abuse allegations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open protester on why she yelled at Alexander Zverev over abuse allegations

ABC  

The protester who yelled from the Melbourne Park stands following the Australian Open men's final has revealed how she made the decision to interrupt the post-match ceremony. In an extensive interview with independent tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg, "Nina" said she was a huge tennis fan who felt the sport had been apathetic on issues like domestic violence. at men's final …

Woman who heckled Australian Open star Alexander Zverev is body shamed by cruel internet trolls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Woman who heckled Australian Open star Alexander Zverev is body shamed by cruel internet trolls

Daily Mail  

Followed pictures of the heckler appearing online The woman who heckled Australian Open finalist Alexander Zverev has been taunted by ruthless trolls on social media. It was a reference to two women - Zverev's former partners Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea - who previously made allegations of domestic abuse against the tennis star. The woman who heckled Australian Open finalist …

Alexander Zverev FINALLY gets a win over Jannik Sinner, but world No 1 warns that he is nowhere close to his peak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev FINALLY gets a win over Jannik Sinner, but world No 1 warns that he is nowhere close to his peak

Daily Mail  

German tennis star Alexander Zverev might have been lasted out of the Australian Open final in straight sets, but at least he has a sense of humour about it. Australian Open finalists Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner were seated together on their trip home to Europe Zverev posted this cheeky message to Instagram after losing the Australian Open final to …

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Novak Djokovic breaks silence after retiring from Australian Open Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win the Australian Open for the second year in a row, as the World No 1 added a third grand slam singles title with a 6-3 7-6 6-3 victory to deny the German his first major. Sinner, 23, produced a dominant display to …

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'

Firstpost  

After a heartbreaking loss for Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 final, Novak Djokovic extended his support to the German, encouraging the star tennis player to persevere despite the loss. Alexander Zverev’s third campaign for a first Grand Slam title ended in a disappointing heartbreak as he went down in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open …

Steely Sinner takes it all, despite doping controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steely Sinner takes it all, despite doping controversy

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner lifts the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. AFP MELBOURNE — Jannik Sinner's reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme mental strength to put aside a doping scandal and win another Australian Open. It is …

Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final

CNN  

CNN — World No. 2 Alexander Zverev was forced to address previous domestic abuse allegations made against him after he was heckled by a member of the crowd after the Australian Open final on Sunday. Zverev was easily beaten by Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images In 2020, Zverev’s ex-girlfriend said the tennis player attacked her …

Steely Sinner takes it all, despite doping controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steely Sinner takes it all, despite doping controversy

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner lifts the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. AFP MELBOURNE — Jannik Sinner's reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme mental strength to put aside a doping scandal and win another Australian Open. It is …

Alexander Zverev is heckled over domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open as furious protester shouts names of alleged victims
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev is heckled over domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open as furious protester shouts names of alleged victims

Daily Mail  

Alexander Zverev was the target of a dramatic protest after the Australian Open final, as a spectator screamed out the names of two women who have accused the world No2 of domestic violence. Zverev lost in straight sets to Jannik Sinner and, as he approached the microphone to begin his runners-up speech, a woman yelled into the silence: 'Australia believes …

Jannik Sinner in ‘different universe’ as Alexander Zverev accepts brutal reality
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner in ‘different universe’ as Alexander Zverev accepts brutal reality

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Alexander Zverev described himself as “quite down” and “quite emotional” after once again coming within one win of earning his first Grand Slam title. And unlike his first two defeats in major finals — both of which he led, and both of which went five sets — Zverev did not come close to reaching the finish line …

Australian Open 2025: Names of runner-up Zverev’s past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Names of runner-up Zverev’s past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony

The Hindu  

Moments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final Sunday, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star’s ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia believes” them. As Zverev stood at a microphone waiting to speak during the trophy ceremony, a voice repeated the phrase three …

Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev’s past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev’s past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Moments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final Sunday, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star’s ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia believes” them. As Zverev stood at a microphone waiting to speak during the trophy ceremony, a voice repeated …

Sinner faces Zverev test in perfect Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sinner faces Zverev test in perfect Australian Open final

Deccan Chronicle  

Jannik Sinner is wary of "physical beast" Alexander Zverev as the Italian bids to join an elite group with back-to-back Australian Open titles in a final Sunday that pits the world's top two players.The ice-cool runaway world number one goes into the Melbourne Park decider on a 20-match win streak, dropping just two sets in his six matches so far.The …

Australian Open 2025: Why Jannik Sinner-Alexander Zverev men's singles final is a highly-controversial affair
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Why Jannik Sinner-Alexander Zverev men's singles final is a highly-controversial affair

Firstpost  

The 2025 Australian Open has reached its business end with defending champion Jannik Sinner taking on Alexander Zverev in a battle of ATP’s top-two at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The 2025 Australian Open has reached its business end with just one final battle left to take place – the men’s singles final between defending champion Jannik Sinner and …

Alexander Zverev heckled in reference to domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open final
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev heckled in reference to domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open final

New York Times  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A heckler interrupted Alexander Zverev’s Australian Open final speech, appearing to make reference to the allegations of domestic abuse levied against him by two of his former partners, Olya Sharapova and Brenda Patea. “I think I’ve done everything I can, and I’m not about to open that subject again.” GO DEEPER Alexander Zverev is a French Open …

Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open title and the uncertainty around his doping case appeal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open title and the uncertainty around his doping case appeal

New York Times  

MELBOURNE, Australia — There’s an alternate universe in which Jannik Sinner’s brilliance has no qualification. A couple of weeks later, the world anti-doping agency lodged an appeal against the ITIA’s “no fault or negligence” verdict that could lead to a ban of up to two years for Sinner, even though WADA is not challenging the ITIA’s independent hearing having found …

Jannik Sinner in a different universe: Zverev after losing Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner in a different universe: Zverev after losing Australian Open final

India Today  

Alexander Zverev heaped praise on Jannik Sinner, saying that the Italian star is in a “different universe”. Sinner also became only the third player since 2000 to win a Grand Slam final without facing a single break point. Zverev says Jannik Sinner is ‘on a different universe’ compared to everyone else on hard courts’ “On Sinner's game, how far do …

Zverev snaps back at heckler after past controversies resurface in Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zverev snaps back at heckler after past controversies resurface in Australian Open

India Today  

Germany's Alexander Zverev found himself in a murky situation on Sunday, 26th January at the Rod Laver Arena. After losing to Jannik Sinner in the final of the Australian Open 2024, Zverev's post-match speech was interrupted by a woman in the crowd. The allegations of domestic abuse against Zverev surfaced in 2023 when a German district court accused him of …

Spectator interrupts Alexander Zverev during Australian Open speech. Here's why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spectator interrupts Alexander Zverev during Australian Open speech. Here's why

India Today  

Alexander Zverev’s Australian Open final defeat to Jannik Sinner not only crushed his dream of a maiden Grand Slam title but also took an unexpected and controversial turn during the on-court presentation. Someone is screaming at Alexander Zverev as he’s trying to give his runner up speech after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final. pic.twitter.com/5zv6rJYyQL — The …

Ruthless Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open crown to script history
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ruthless Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open crown to script history

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner made history after becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams, going past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won the French Open in 1959 and 1960. On Sunday, Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open men’s singles title after beating second seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2025 …

Graceful Zverev accepts defeat in Australian Open final: I wasn't good enough
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Graceful Zverev accepts defeat in Australian Open final: I wasn't good enough

India Today  

Alexander Zverev gracefully accepted defeat and admitted that he wasn’t “good enough” in the final of the Australian Open 2025. On Sunday, January 26, World No.1 Jannik Sinner beat Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the summit clash at the Rod Laver Arena to defend his crown at Melbourne Park. pic.twitter.com/8lUokiScZ7 — José Morgado January 26, 2025 Back in 2020, Zverev …

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner defends his title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner defends his title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final

CNN  

CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the men’s final to secure his third career grand slam win. Now, the 23-year-old is the first Italian player to win three grand slam titles – two at the Australian Open and one at the US Open – …

Jannik Sinner eyes back-to-back Australian Open titles against Zverev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner eyes back-to-back Australian Open titles against Zverev

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second seed Alexander Zverev a maiden Grand Slam crown in the men's final on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Sinner looking to join Djokovic and Federer A year after overhauling Daniil Medvedev in five sets in the 2024 final, Jannik Sinner will be favourite to win Sunday's …

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Alexander Zverev in the men’s final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Alexander Zverev in the men’s final

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — It’s not often that a man is able to follow up his first Grand Slam title by repeating as the champion at the same tournament a year later, which is what Jannik Sinner will be trying to do Sunday when he faces Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final. It become a home for him to step …

Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev has been trying for a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges to put himself on the brink of a breakthrough at the Australian Open. "For me, my family is everything and I owe them a lot for helping me to become the tennis player that I am today," the 27-year-old, …

Australian Open men’s final: Can Alexander Zverev topple defending champion Jannik Sinner for first grand slam title?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open men’s final: Can Alexander Zverev topple defending champion Jannik Sinner for first grand slam title?

CNN  

CNN — Facing Jannik Sinner at a hard-court grand slam is currently perhaps the most daunting prospect in men’s tennis. Sinner, who won his maiden grand slam title in Melbourne last year, is enjoying a remarkable 20-game unbeaten run on all hard courts after beating American Ben Shelton in straight sets in Friday’s second semifinal. However, despite a stacked résumé …

Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final
2 months ago

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6 against Alex Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final. Zverev will meet the winner of the Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton match in Sunday's decider as he bids for his first Grand Slam title. Djokovic’s long wait for a record 25th major title …

Jacob Fearnley to learn from ‘best in world’ after Alexander Zverev defeat
2 months, 1 week ago

Jacob Fearnley to learn from ‘best in world’ after Alexander Zverev defeat

The Independent  

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Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals
4 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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Alexander Zverev FUMES as he urges reporters to not ask him about settled assault case with ex-girlfriend after he was accused of strangling the mother of his child during domestic legal claim
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev FUMES as he urges reporters to not ask him about settled assault case with ex-girlfriend after he was accused of strangling the mother of his child during domestic legal claim

Daily Mail  

Alexander Zverev fumed at reporters after being asked questions on his assault case with his former girlfriend. Alexander Zverev fumed at reporters after being asked questions on his assault case Alexander Zverev was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea "I never ever want to hear another question about the subject again. "⁰⁰French Open finalist Alexander Zverev didn't mince his …

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French Open finalist Alexander Zverev said he "never wanted to hear another question" about his trial over domestic abuse allegations after a German court dropped a case against him Friday. Germany's Zverev defeated Casper Ruud in four sets to reach his second Grand Slam final hours after a settlement was agreed with his ex-girlfriend, who accused him of assaulting …

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev’s day began with the announcement of an out-of-court settlement that brought an end to a domestic violence case in his native Germany. Hours before Zverev’s semifinal began in Paris, word emerged from Berlin that a district court there ended a trial stemming from an ex-girlfriend’s accusation of assault during a 2020 argument. The opponent in Zverev’s …

Alexander Zverev settles abuse case with former girlfriend hours before French Open semi-final
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev settles abuse case with former girlfriend hours before French Open semi-final

The Independent  

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Alexander Zverev trial explained: Does tennis have a policy on domestic violence?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev trial explained: Does tennis have a policy on domestic violence?

The Hindu  

As tennis pro Alexander Zverev competes for a Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, he is also involved in a court case at home in Germany connected to his former partner’s accusation he caused her bodily harm. There’s absolutely no chance I am.” Zverev said after his quarterfinal match Wednesday that “everything is going OK from my …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves him …

Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins

The Independent  

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Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

The Hindu  

German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued on October 2, including …

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued Oct. 2, …

Why Alexander Zverev can play French Open while facing domestic abuse charges
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Alexander Zverev can play French Open while facing domestic abuse charges

New York Times  

This article has been updated to reflect the start of the Tiergarten Berlin district court hearing into the charges against Alexander Zverev, Friday May 31. To follow our tennis coverage, In what looks to be one of the most wide-open Grand Slam tournaments in decades, conventional wisdom says Alexander Zverev has to be considered among the favorites for the men’s …

Alexander Zverev insists he is NOT distracted from the French Open by his hearing for domestic abuse next week after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev insists he is NOT distracted from the French Open by his hearing for domestic abuse next week after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend

Daily Mail  

He faces a 'peak' Rafael Nadal in the first round at Roland Garros on Sunday He is contesting a charge of domestic abuse but will not attend in person Alexander Zverev insists he is not being distracted by his court hearing Alexander Zverev has insisted that his impending hearing for domestic abuse will be no distraction ahead of the French …

Australian Open: Zverev blames illness for loss to Medvedev, brushes aside questions on assault investigation
1 year, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Zverev blames illness for loss to Medvedev, brushes aside questions on assault investigation

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said his energy began to fade midway through his five-sets Australian Open semifinal loss to Daniil Medvedev on Friday and blamed an illness following his win over Carlos Alcaraz in the last round. Zverev was two points from a win after going up 5-4 in the fourth set tiebreak before crashing to a 5-7 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-3 …

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to Make Semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to Make Semi-final

News 18  

Alexander Zverev stunned dynamic Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday to surge into an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two. The stars align for Sascha in Melbourne ✨@AlexZverev returns to the AO semifinals and is one step closer to a maiden Grand Slam trophy ✨@wwos • @espn • …

Zverev domestic violence case and the questions ATP, tennis face
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev domestic violence case and the questions ATP, tennis face

Hindustan Times  

On the second season of the Netflix pro tennis docudrama Break Point, an episode titled Unfinished Business gathered far more notice than others. In September 2021, respected broadcaster and former pro Mary Carillo stepped away from working on the Laver Cup which featured Zverev because she didn’t want to avoid the abuse allegations while on air. In an August 2021 …

Alexander Zverev keeps winning. But nobody wants to talk about his domestic abuse trial
1 year, 2 months ago

Alexander Zverev keeps winning. But nobody wants to talk about his domestic abuse trial

New York Times  

This is getting awkward. Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star set to face trial in May on a domestic abuse charge, keeps dicing with elimination from the Australian Open, which would save the sport from a subject that no one wants to talk about. GO DEEPER Why Alexander Zverev is allowed to play despite domestic abuse allegations The latest allegations …

Zverev wins his opener in Australia a day after he’s ordered to stand trial in assault case in May
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev wins his opener in Australia a day after he’s ordered to stand trial in assault case in May

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev won his opening match at the Australian Open on Tuesday, a day after being ordered to stand trial later this year in an assault case in Germany. The sixth-seeded Zverev dropped the first set before rallying to beat fellow German Dominik Koepfer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in a night match on Melbourne’s …

Alexander Zverev to undergo trial after domestic abuse allegations by ex-girlfriend
1 year, 2 months ago

Alexander Zverev to undergo trial after domestic abuse allegations by ex-girlfriend

India Today  

German tennis star Alexander Zverev is set to undergo trial after allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-girlfriend. Berlin’s Tiergarten district court said that Zverev's trial is going to be an 8-day affair. "The defendant will, in principle, not have to appear in person because it is a hearing after he contested the penalty order," a court spokesperson was quoted …

Zverev to stand trial in assault case in May but will not have to appear in court
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev to stand trial in assault case in May but will not have to appear in court

The Hindu  

Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev will stand trial for alleged assault in Berlin in late May but will not have to appear in court in person, German news agency dpa reported Monday. A court in Berlin issued a penalty order in October ordering Zverev to pay fines amounting to 450,000 euros, but the player contested the ruling which meant the …

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