After an investigation determined that there was insufficient evidence to support the published allegations of abuse, the ATP Tour announced on Tuesday that there would be no disciplinary action against Alexander Zverev.
The ATP, the organization that oversees men’s professional tennis, announced in October 2021 that it was opening an investigation into allegations of domestic abuse made by Olya Sharypova, Zverev’s ex-girlfriend. The Lake Forest Group (LFG) conducted the investigation with the assistance of Smith Hulsey & Busey, the ATP’s outside legal counsel.
The ATP released the following statement:
“Following an exhaustive 15-month process, LFG submitted its full report to ATP. Based on a lack of reliable evidence and eyewitness reports, in addition to conflicting statements by Sharypova, Zverev and other interviewees, the investigation was unable to substantiate the allegations of abuse, or determine that violations of ATP’s On-Site Offenses or Player Major Offenses rules took place.
As a result, no disciplinary action against Zverev will be taken by ATP. This determination may however be reevaluated should new evidence come to light, or should any legal proceedings reveal violations of ATP rules. Zverev has consistently denied all allegations and supported ATP’s investigation.”
Alexander Zverev in 2023
At the moment ranked no.14, the German played his last match on the 19th of January when he was overcome by world no.83 Michael Mmoh 6-7(1) 6-4 6-3 6-2 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
This year Alexander owns a 1-3 match record.
He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 20th of February and Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) on the 27th of February.