Alexander Zverev hit the headlines last year after he was publicly accused by his former girlfriend, Olya Sharypova, of domestic abuse. The German sensation has always and strongly denied any wrongdoing.
The Independent Safeguarding Report
Many criticized the ATP for lack of action. Like some other organizations, the ATP was supposed to open an internal investigation, but that didn’t happen until yesterday. Following Zverev’s episode, the ATP declared that they have commissioned an “Independent Safeguarding Report” to ” ensure all adults and minors involved in professional tennis are safe and protected from abuse.”
Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO, said: “As an organization we recognise the need to be doing more to ensure everyone involved in professional tennis feels safe and protected. The recommendations of the Safeguarding Report will help us approach this in a robust way. We are committed to making meaningful steps forward and know this won’t be an overnight process.”
The Investigation
Calvelli also added that the ATP started an internal investigation about the allegations concerning Sascha Zverev. He said:
“The allegations raised against Alexander Zverev are serious and we have a responsibility to address them. We hope our investigation will allow us to establish the facts and determine appropriate follow-up action. We understand Zverev welcomes our investigation and acknowledge that he has denied all allegations. We will also be monitoring any further legal developments following the preliminary injunction obtained by Zverev in the German Courts.”
Alexander Zverev in 2021
Ranked world no.4, the German played his last match on the 25th of September when he defeated world no.23 John Isner 7-6(5) 6-7(6) 10-5 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
This season the German owns a composed 44-12 win-loss record. The German has won 4 titles in 2021 in Acapulco, in Madrid, in Tokyo and in Cincinnati.
