Alexander Zverev Given Penalty and Fine Over Physical Abuse Allegations

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023 15:36

By Hannah Kelly

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The Olympic tennis champion was given a penalty order by the German court and a €450,000 fine

Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev has been given a penalty order by a German court and fined €450,000 over allegations he physically abused his ex-girlfriend.

The world number nine denies the claims, so the case could now go to trial.

Reports suggest it relates to an altercation in Berlin in May 2020.

In January, the ATP Tour found 'insufficient evidence' of domestic abuse by Zverev following an investigation

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