In the past year 2021, the ATP began an internal investigation after Olga Sharypova reported that Alexander Zverev he had physically and emotionally abused her. The events, according to the tennis player, occurred during the Masters de Shanghai in 2019.
As Zverev’s ex-girlfriend pointed out, everything happened in a hotel where they were both staying that week. After research carried out by The Lake Forest Group (LFG), external investigator, there are no indications that sexist violence occurred. This has been communicated by the ATP itself through a statement.
“In the absence of credible witnesses and evidence, as well as conflicting testimonies from Sharypova, Zverev and other interviewees, this investigation has not been able to substantiate the allegations of abuse or whether there was a breach of ATP rules regarding on-site violations or serious infractions by the players” says the note from the governing body of men’s tennis.
Alexander Zverev, at the Australian Open 2023
In the statement, the ATP confirms that it will not take disciplinary action against ‘Sascha’ Zverev. LFG interviewed both those involved, both Sharypova and Zverev, as well as 24 other people in the course of their investigation. In addition, the presentations of the two members of the ex-partner were also reviewed, including text messages, audio files and photos.
Case closed…for now
In fact, Alexander Zverev voluntarily agreed to have his electronic devices searched, which were thoroughly studied by an external forensic expert. After the investigation, the ATP has made it official that it will not take disciplinary action against the German tennis player. Although it is not definitive, since if new evidence arrives, the case will be reassessed.
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For his part, Zverev always denied the events for which his ex-partner blamed him. Facts that not only refer to the Shanghai Masters, but also to chapters in Monaco, NY o Ginebra. In addition to denying the accusations of mistreatment, the German supported the ATP investigation at all times.
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