A witness heckled Alexander Zverev during the ceremony to present the Australian Open men’s singles trophy.
Jannik Sinner, the second-ranked German second seed, lost in Melbourne to the German second seed in straight sets.
As he stepped up to receive his runners-up trophy, a spectator loudly shouted: “Australia believes Olya and Brenda”.
The 27-year-old’s former girlfriend Olya Sharypova, who he has a child with, charged with domestic abuse in 2023 and with violence in his former relationship in 2020.
Zverev has repeatedly refuted both of the allegations, and Patea’s case in Berlin was ended last year.
Asked afterwards about the heckles, Zverev said: “Good for her. She probably had no idea what she was thinking at the time.
” I believe there are no more accusations. There haven’t been for, what, nine months now.
Former girlfriend Sharypova accused Zverev of using domestic abuse and violence while they were dating in October 2020. The allegations were “unfounded,” according to Zverev, who refuted them.
Zverev did not face disciplinary action because Sharypova did not file charges and a 15-month investigation by the men’s ATP Tour found there was “insufficient evidence” to support the men’s ATP Tour’s allegations.
After being accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend Patea, Zverev was given a penalty order and a fine by a German court in November 2023.
Zverev objected to the order, which led to a public hearing and denied the allegations.
Following a settlement reached between the defendant and the complainant, the trial was adjourned in June 2024.
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Source: BBC
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