‘Disgraced’ ATP icon Alexander Zverev to undergo ‘criminal trial’ contesting penalty over alleged ‘physical abuse’ against ex-girlfriend

Alexander Zverev was issued a court date for his allegations of physical abuse made by his ex-girlfriend.

‘Disgraced’ ATP icon Alexander Zverev to undergo ‘criminal trial’ contesting penalty over alleged ‘physical abuse’ against ex-girlfriend

Alexander Zverev (Credits: Reuters)

Alexander Zverev, one of the top stars in the ATP, finds himself in a pickle as his past comes back to haunt him. Over the past year, there have been court cases in Germany filed by his ex-girlfriend, Brenda Patea. 

Zverev’s ex-girlfriend, who had a daughter with him, filed a case against him, accusing the German of physical assault and causing her bodily injuries. 

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Zverev did reject all the allegations made by his former partner and was supported by his legal team. The court has issued a penalty order, which is done if the judge believes the case is straightforward and does not warrant a trial. 

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However, the legal team of Zverev disapproved of the accusations, calling the proceedings scandalous and saying that they would take action against the verdict by all means.

Zverev himself has repeatedly denied the accusations before taking them in front of the public, phrasing the penalty as complete bullshit.

As the months go by, the Berlin court has issued a hearing in May 2024. Further details are yet to be told, but as of now, the German will have to attend a trial to remove the accusations from his name. 

The main hearing in the case will begin in May 2024. We will announce the details in due course.
Said spokesperson Lisa Jani via DW.

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Court trials could affect Zverev’s run in the clay court season, maybe during the French Open

Other than the allegation made by Brenda Patea, his other ex, Olga Sharypova, came in support of Patea by issuing her complaints.

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Alexander Zverev (Via Tennis365)

The German had to face a huge setback from his past, but his legal team helped diffuse the situation, with Sharypova leaving Patea’s case hanging for a few more months.

Alexander Zverev was issued a court trial recently. He has to now undergo a trial in May. Unfortunately for the German, this might coincide with his time at the French Open, depending on the date issued. 

As of now, the German continues to play at the Australian Open, where he is seeded No. 6. After a winning run at the United Cup, Zverev starred as he helped his country win the first team cup of the year. With a few wins in both the singles and doubles legs of the tournament, Zverev won the winning points and took his team across the line. 

Continuing his form, the German heads into the Grand Slam event, where he will face the same countryman, Dominik Koepfer, to try and continue his winning momentum.

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