Alexander Zverev speaks about fatherhood - and the allegations of abuse
Alexander Zverev commented on the events of the last few days on social networks. Initially, an ex-girlfriend went public with the news that she was expecting a child from Zverev. Then another ex-girlfriend raised allegations of abuse.
by SID
last edit: Oct 29, 2020, 10:27 pm
Germany's best tennis player Alexander Zverev has rejected the allegations of his ex-girlfriend Olga Scharypova after "challenging days". In addition, the 23-year-old confirmed on Thursday that he and his former partner Brenda Patea are expecting a child together.
Scharypowa had publicly accused Zverev on Wednesday of being violent towards her. According to the Russian, Zverev tried to "choke her with a pillow" in New York in August 2019. The German top player wrote about the allegations on Instagram: "That makes me sad. We have known each other since we were children and have experienced a lot together. I very much regret that she expresses herself in this way. Because the allegations are simply not the truth . "
Zverev also wrote: "We had a relationship that ended a long time ago. I cannot explain why Olga is making these allegations now. I very much hope that we can both find a way to treat each other sensibly and respectfully again."
He described the past few days as "challenging". On Wednesday, Brenda Patea made public that she was expecting a child from her former partner Zverev. The hamburger has now also confirmed this. "I'll be a father at the age of 23. And I'm really looking forward to the child. Even if Brenda and I are no longer together, we have a good relationship and I will live up to my responsibility as a father. We will look after little people together who is growing up, "he wrote.
But he doesn't want to say more publicly on this private issue. "I am sure that Brenda and I can do it without the media," emphasized Zverev, who recently made positive headlines and won both ATP tournaments in Cologne.