German court says Alexander Zverev “pushed and strangled” partner, final decision still awaits

Alexander Zverev's court trial resumed on the 31st of May.

German court says Alexander Zverev “pushed and strangled” partner, final decision still awaits

Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

Alexander Zverev, one of the favorites at the ongoing French Open might have found himself in trouble as the Berlin court has begun the hearing. From the start of the year, the tennis world was looking forward to the trial over his domestic violence charge.

For more context, Zverev’s ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea had accused the German of domestic violence and took it to court to get justice. She had complained that back in 2020, Zverev had strangled her and grabbed her neck with both his hands. Patea had difficulties swallowing and breathing and had suffered throat pain for several days afterward, the court was told. 

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Zverev’s lead lawyer, Alfred Dierlamm told the court that the accusations were unfounded and contradictory, and the case was adjourned. After this, Zverev’s legal team lodged a request to have the trial behind closed doors for Mayla’s safety.

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The trial is scheduled for over 10 non-consecutive days and will resume on Monday. It might be an in-camera trial, where Zverev does not have to appear in court. The court revealed that Patea had appeared and was due to present evidence. She was not required to speak but had to give evidence of the incident. 

The trial is set to run between Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics, and Zverev’s participation may be hampered because of that. However, the German has not allowed this court trial to get in his head and spoil his game. 

Alexander Zverev denied answering questions about his domestic violence trial at the French Open interview

Alexander Zverev has been faced with one enormous question about his domestic violence case. Ever since he was accused by his ex-girlfriend, Zverev was asked to comment on that in almost every interview. It was the same at Roland Garros. 

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Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

The trial will start on the 31st of May and Zverev was asked about how he felt about dealing with everything, given that his plate was full. Having answered the same question again and again, the German gave a rather blunt reply to the reporter. 

I said everything before the tournament.
said Alexander Zverev via Roland Garros Press

Currently, Zverev has done exceedingly well in his first two rounds and will face Tallon Griekspoor in the next round. Having not dropped a set so far, the German would hope to have a great run and is surely a favorite to run deep in the tournament. 

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