Brisbane International recently saw a candid moment during a press conference when Grigor Dimitrov was asked about the appropriateness of Alexander Zverev serving on the players council while facing domestic violence charges. The question shed light on a recent development in Germany where it was reported that Zverev would face trial for these charges in Berlin.
“In your capacity as a member of the players council, you might be aware last night in Germany it was reported that Alexander Zverev will face a trial over these domestic violence charges in Berlin. He denies that obviously, but is it appropriate for him to continue serving on the players council — I know he was just elected — while that matter is resolved?” questioned the reporter.
Dimitrov, seemingly unaware of the recent development, responded, “First I hear this. I definitely won’t comment more on that, because I don’t know what the situation is.” When pressed further on the appropriateness of Zverev’s role on the council, Dimitrov expressed the need for collective discussion on the matter.
“I think this is a matter that I think everyone needs to sit down together & discuss all of that. That’s my message on that end. Of course, now these things coming through, personally, I didn’t know. So, I’m sure if you ask all the other guys, it’s something that if it’s needed, I guess we are all going to sit down & talk about it,” Dimitrov remarked, emphasizing the importance of a collective decision regarding Zverev’s role.
Grigor Dimitrov was asked if it’s appropriate that Zverev serves on the player’s council while he’s about to go on trial for domestic violence charges
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The exchange brings attention to the intersection of sports and accountability, highlighting the complexities surrounding the involvement of players facing serious allegations in administrative roles within the tennis community. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the players, including those on the council, will collectively address and navigate these sensitive matters within the sport.
Dimitrov at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.13, Dimitrov has managed to achieve a 6-0 win-loss record in 2024. The Bulgarian is playing at the Australian Open where he conquered the world no.70 Marton Fucsovics 4-6 6-3 7-61 6-2.
Grigor Dimitrov will face the world no.80 Thanasi Kokkinakis in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Dimitrov conquered 1 title in 2024 in Brisbane.
Grigor won 9 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alexander Zverev in 2024
WLWLWLWWWW Now the world no.6, the German played his last match on the 7th of January when he defeated world no.9 Hubert Hurkacz 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4 in the final in Australia to win his 22nd career title.
Until now, during this year the German has managed to achieve an overall 4-1 record. Zverev has won 1 title in Australia.
Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev fought against each other 8 times. Their current record is 7-1 for Zverev. The last time they competed against each other, Alexander Zverev won 6-3 7-6(2) in the semifinal in Chengdu (Chengdu Open) in September 2023.
