Alexander Zverev: ‘We could see that the new format did not work’

Alexander Zverev says “justice has prevailed” after the ATP investigation concluded there is “insufficient evidence” to substantiate allegations of domestic abuse made by the German’s ex-girlfriend, Olya Sharypova. In late 2021, the ATP announced that it was launching an investigation into the domestic abuse allegations Sharypova made against Zverev. 15 months later, the investigation has come to an end and Zverev will not face any sanctions from the ATP. “From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence and have denied the baseless allegations that have been made against me. I have welcomed and fully cooperated with the ATP investigation and am grateful for the organization’s time and attention in this matter. This decision marks a neutral third party arbitrator who has reviewed all relevant information and has made a clear and informed decision on this matter in my favor. In addition to the ATP’s independent investigation, I have also initiated legal proceedings in Germany and Russia, both of which I have won. I am grateful that this has finally been resolved and my priority now is to recover from the injury and focus on what I love most in this world: tennis. I want to thank my friends, family, and fans for their continued support. We have followed a long and difficult process and justice has prevailed,” Zverev said in a statement. “A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate the published allegations of abuse. As a result, the ATP will not take any disciplinary action,” the ATP statement read. Ever since Sharypova accused Zverev of domestic abuse, the German tennis star has maintained his innocence.

Zverev is recovering well

Asked before his match won against Stan Wawrinka in the Davis Cup qualifying round between Germany and Switzerland, Alexander Zverev did not fail to address a nice little tackle to Kosmos and his boss, Gerard Piqué, to the disastrous handling of the Davis Cup since the format was overhauled in 2019. “You cannot buy history with money. Sport lives on emotions and the Davis Cup has always been a competition where the greatest emotions are experienced, the most beautiful atmosphere. We could see that the new format did not work. There is a real need to play games at home and away.” There was a lot of pressure on the ATP to start an investigation, and they finally did. A great victory for the Teuton beyond the fields with this triumph, clearing his name and with the possibility of leaving these events behind. The German will now finally be able to focus on his professional career in which he has also won as he has been able to play at a high level without any ailments.