By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, February 3, 2023
Alexander Zverev said he welcomed an ATP investigation into domestic abuse allegations against him.
Zverev summed up his reaction to the ATP’s decision in the case simply: “Justice has prevailed.”
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Earlier this week, the ATP announcing Zverev will not be sanctioned over abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend.
The ATP said after a 15-month investigation into allegations by Olga Sharypova that Zverev emotionally and physically abused her during their relationship, it found “insufficient evidence” to support those claims of abuse.
“A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken by ATP,” the ATP said in a statement.
In his first public statement since that ruling, the 25-year-old German superstar said the ATP ruling is vindication.
“This decision marks a third, neutral, third-party arbiter who has reviewed all relevant information and made a clear and informed decision on this matter in my favor,” Zverev said in a statement.
“In addition to the ATP’s independent investigation, I have also initiated court proceedings in Germany and Russia, both of which I have won.”
“I am grateful that this is finally resolved and my priority now is recovering from injury and concentrating on what I love most in this world – tennis.”
It’s been a rough recent run for Zverev, who underwent surgery after tearing ankle ligaments in a horrific fall during the 2022 Roland Garros semifinals against Rafael Nadal.
The 2020 US Open finalist got off to a 1-3 start this season bowing in the Australian Open second round to American Michael Mmoh.
The former world No. 2 has slipped to No. 14 as he tries to find his form after the long layoff last season.
The Tour said an independent investigation conducted interviews with Zverev, Sharypova and “24 other individuals” and that inquiry did not substantiate abuse allegations.
As part of the probe, investigators reviewed Zverev’s phone and electronic devices.
“The investigation was carried out by The Lake Forest Group (LFG), a third-party investigator,” the ATP said. “LFG conducted extensive interviews with both Sharypova and Zverev, and 24 other individuals including family and friends, tennis players, and other parties involved with the ATP Tour.”
In its announcement the ATP noted Zverev has…
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