Alexander Zverev has reached a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse, with a German court closing the case on Friday. Zverev, currently preparing for his French Open semi-final match against Casper Ruud, can now focus entirely on the game.
Here are the key points:
- Monetary Settlement: According to German media, the agreement involves a monetary condition of 200,000 euros ($217,820). Importantly, Zverev was not found guilty of any wrongdoing.
- Legal Process: "The process against Alexander Zverev was shelved today by the court with the agreement of the prosecutor's office and Ms. Brenda Patea," his lawyers stated.
- Zverev's Stand: The tennis star agreed to the settlement to expedite the process, especially considering the best interests of their child. Zverev continues to assert his innocence.
- Previous Court Order: Last year, the Berlin-Tiergarten court had ordered Zverev to pay an undisclosed fine, a decision his lawyers had contested.
- Background: The accusation came from an alleged incident in 2020 involving his former girlfriend. The couple, who had a daughter in 2021, were no longer together by then.
In January 2023, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) concluded an investigation into domestic abuse accusations by another ex-girlfriend, tennis player Olga Sharypova, due to insufficient evidence.
This decision allows Zverev to put these legal troubles behind him and concentrate on his career and family.
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