Alexander Zverev on allegations: "I am sure that it will be settled relatively soon"
Alexander Zverev is convinced that after the allegations of his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova, silence will soon return off the pitch.
by SID
last edit: Dec 13, 2021, 08:48 pm
In terms of sport, things are going brilliantly for tennis star Alexander Zverev , and after the serious allegations of an ex-girlfriend against the Olympic champion, calm should soon return off the court. "I'm sure that it will be settled relatively soon," said the 24-year-old in an interview with Tennis Magazin: "We are also taking legal action in Russia against people who accuse me of being evil. The truth always comes to light. "
Zverev's former partner Olga Sharypova had repeatedly made public allegations of physical and psychological violence during the 13-month relationship since October 2020, the world number three always denied the allegations. In October of this year, the professional organization ATP announced an investigation, the result of this investigation is still pending.
"Everything that happens in life outside of the tennis court, you will also notice on the tennis court," said Zverev, who played the most successful season of his career despite the smoldering allegations: "I think that this year more calm has returned to my life . I have the right people around me. That is very positive. "
Zverev also ascribes a share of the sporting successes to his new girlfriend Sophia Thomalla, who gives him "peace of mind", as the Hamburg native said: "I play extremely well with her in my back and I hope that will continue next year Fall and maybe even get better. I haven't achieved all of my goals yet. "