Media bizarrely asked to ‘leave the courtroom’ during Alexander Zverev’s domestic assault trial in Berlin

Zverev is currently prepping up for his quarterfinal match at the French Open.

Media bizarrely asked to ‘leave the courtroom’ during Alexander Zverev’s domestic assault trial in Berlin

Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

German ace Alexander Zverev has continued to play great tennis at the French Open and is now among the favorites to win the clay major title. At the same time, his physical assault trial is taking place thousands of miles away from the Roland Garros, in a court in Berlin.

The German is slated to face Holger Rune later today in the fourth round of the French Open as he seeks his first career Grand Slam. However, away from that, the trial for his alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea, who is also the mother of his child, goes on. Zverev faces a criminal court trial after he challenged the $488,000 penalty ordered by a judge in October last year.

The trial began on May 31 despite Zverev being in Paris challenging for the French Open title. But, Zverev’s lawyer laid out a defense for his client, claiming he was innocent of the charges brought by his ex-girlfriend. But, before the judge adjourned the case, Zverev’s lawyer told the court to grant Patae a closed-door testimony.

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The motion was passed by Zverev’s lawyer, with Judge Barbara Luders agreeing to the request after Patae’s lawyers did not object to the submission. According to DW, the Judge then told the media to leave the courtroom stating that even though Zverev is a public person, he has a right to privacy. Meanwhile, the judge is yet to decide if other witnesses or experts will be heard behind closed doors.

The trial is slated to run for 10 non-consecutive days until July 19. It coincides with the French Open and Wimbledon but that may not see Zverev miss any of these tournaments. The Judge has already agreed that Zverev will be in the court only when she compels him to do so.

Alexander Zverev believes in his country’s judicial system despite heavy allegations levied on him

Alexander Zverev has admitted that he has faith in his country’s judicial system as his physical assault trial enters its second day. The German star has been enjoying life in Paris on court defeating the likes of Rafael Nadal and Tallon Griekspoor to reach the fourth round.

Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev (Image via Imago)

But, he seems less perturbed by the trial ongoing in his country, with his ex-girlfriend charging him for physical assault.

I believe in the German system. I do know what I did, I do know what I didn't do. That's, at the end of the day, what's going to come out, and I have to trust in that. I do believe that I'm not going to lose this procedure. There's absolutely no chance I am.
Alexander Zverev said via DW

On the sport side of things, currently, the 27-year-old hopes to reach the last eight of the French Open competition. However, as he remains in the tournament, questions over his participation will continue despite his victories.

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