Zverev Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Tennis Star of Repeated Physical and Emotional Abuse
ATP Closes 15-Month Investigation, Finds Insufficient Evidence to Take Disciplinary Action
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In January 2023, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) closed a 15-month investigation into allegations of physical and emotional abuse made against tennis star Alexander Zverev by his former girlfriend, Olya Sharypova. The ATP cited insufficient evidence to take disciplinary action against Zverev.
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The allegations first surfaced in October 2020, when Sharypova accused Zverev of physically abusing her during a tournament in Shanghai in 2019. Zverev denied the allegations, calling them "categorically false."
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The ATP launched an independent investigation into the matter, which included interviews with both Zverev and Sharypova. The investigation concluded that there was not enough evidence to support the allegations and that no further action would be taken.
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Zverev has continued to compete on the ATP tour since the allegations were made. He has denied all wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crime.
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The closure of the ATP investigation into the allegations against Zverev has been met with mixed reactions. Some have expressed disappointment that the ATP did not find sufficient evidence to discipline Zverev, while others have defended the ATP's decision, citing the lack of evidence against him. The case has raised important questions about the treatment of women in sports and the role of the ATP in addressing allegations of abuse.
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