“Karma is not real!” – Alexander Zverev’s Italian Open triumph causes a stir in fans as they bring his domestic violence case and ‘still being allowed on court’

Zverev's trial is supposed to start around May 31.

“Karma is not real!” – Alexander Zverev’s Italian Open triumph causes a stir in fans as they bring his domestic violence case and ‘still being allowed on court’

Alexander Zverev after Rome Masters win (Via Imago)

Third seed Alexander Zverev won the Italian Open Masters for the second time in his career after beating Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5 in the final. However, he faced heavy criticism from Tennis followers, given that his open trial over domestic abuse allegations is set to take place in less than two weeks.

Reports from Germany indicate that the trial will begin on May 31, coinciding with the Roland Garros tournament. Zverev is not required to appear in person for the trial. In November, he received a penalty order and a fine following accusations of physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend.

Tennis Twitter (or X now after the platform’s rebranding) quickly brought up the upcoming trial, reminding the sport watchers of Zverev’s past issues. However, for now, nothing is definitive, and the German player continues to perform at his best on the court.

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Zverev is set to reach the No. 4 spot in the PIF ATP Rankings this Monday, following his victory in Rome. This title is his most significant achievement since a severe ankle injury during the Roland Garros semi-finals in 2022. Before this recent win, the 27-year-old last claimed a Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati in 2021 and also secured the Nitto ATP Finals trophy that same year.

Alexander Zverev’s domestic abuse trial set to take place in late May

German player Alexander Zverev will face a trial for domestic abuse allegations during this year’s Roland Garros. Last November, he was fined 450,000 euros (£390,000) after being accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend. The new World No.4 denies the charges and is contesting the penalty order.

Alexander Zverev trial
Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

German law allows for sentences in physical abuse cases to range from fines to up to five years in prison. The Tiergarten district court in Berlin has scheduled an eight-day public trial, starting on May 31, with additional dates in June and July. Zverev might be asked to appear later in the trial if necessary.

The French Open starts on May 26 and runs until June 9, potentially overlapping with the trial dates. Zverev’s lawyers claim the evidence is flawed and argue there were procedural violations in the penalty order process.

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