Alexander Zverev is one of the great stars in the days leading up to Roland Garros. The German was paired with Rafa Nadal in the first round after Thursday’s draw, in what will be the big match of the day on Monday in Paris.
The German arrives in the French capital in good shape after winning the Rome Masters 1000, although there are non-sporting aspects that could change his preparation and concentration.
We are talking about the domestic violence trial he will face from Friday, May 31. According to the court, the German player He was accused of “physically abusing a woman during an argument and destroying her health.”
The lawsuit did not name the plaintiff. But the tennis player’s lawyers indicated in October that it was his former partner, Brenda Patea.
Alexander Zverev who has maintained his innocence and denied these accusations since the beginning of the procedure conducted by the Berlin court in July 2023, He clarified in his last press conference that he will not attend the hearing which will be held in Berlin.
“I’m not here“, the German responded when asked if he will attend the trial. The world number 4 confirmed his intention to stay until the end at Roland Garros and assured that the upcoming trial will not affect his mental state.
“I trust the German judicial system. I believe in truth. I know what I did and what I didn’t do. There is no chance that he will lose the trial. “That’s why I was able to play calmly and my results, particularly my title in Rome, showed it,” he added.
The 27-year-old challenged in court a criminal order issued by the Berlin District Court in October 2023, which He was fined 450,000 euros for “assault cause injury.”
Between now and July he has eight court dates scheduled, but his personal appearance has not been ordered.
In January 2023, due to a lack of sufficient evidence, the ATP, which governs the men’s professional tennis circuit, closed another investigation into domestic violence accusations made by another ex-girlfriend, Olga Sharypova, who did not take the case to court.
Source: La Verdad
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