A spectator shouted out and disrupted Alexander Zverev’s speech (Image: Eurosport)
‘s runner-up speech at the Australian Open was interrupted as one spectator cried out in protest of the allegations of abuse made against the world No. 2. Zverev has denied the accusations.
The German suffered defeat in Sunday’s final as defending champion won 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3.
As the German stepped up to the microphone to address the crowd, a fan shouted: “Australia believes Olya and Brenda.”
Zverev has faced accusations of domestic abuse from two ex-girlfriends. Olya Sharypova detailed her allegations in an interview with journalist Ben Rothenberg. These were published in Racquet magazine in 2020 and in Slate in 2021.
The world No. 2 has continued to deny these allegations. Sharypova did not take Zverev to court. The ATP launched an investigation into Sharypova’s claims but found “insufficient evidence” to substantiate them. Zverev did not face disciplinary action from the men’s tour.
“From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence and denied the baseless allegations made against me. I welcomed and fully cooperated with the ATP’s investigation and am grateful for the organisation’s time and attention in this matter,” Zverev said when the investigation concluded in 2023.
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