The ATP won’t take any motion towards former world quantity two Alexander Zverev following allegations of home abuse towards the German, the lads’s tennis governing physique mentioned on Tuesday.
In October 2021, the ATP had launched an investigation into allegations levelled by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova, who mentioned in {a magazine} interview that Zverev was emotionally and bodily abusive to her throughout their relationship.
Zverev has constantly denied all of the allegations.
The ATP mentioned the investigation’s main focus was associated to alleged abuses happening on the Masters occasion in Shanghai in 2019 however its scope additionally included alleged misconduct in Monaco, New York and Geneva primarily based on experiences.
“A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken by ATP,” it mentioned in an announcement.
“The investigation was carried out by The Lake Forest Group (LFG), a third-party investigator.
“LFG conducted extensive interviews with both Sharypova and Zverev, and 24 other individuals including family and friends, tennis players, and other parties involved with the ATP Tour.”
The 25-year-old Zverev issued an announcement saying he had maintained his innocence and welcomed the ATP investigation, including he was grateful that the matter was lastly resolved.
Alexander Zverev’s assertion on ATP’s investigation.
| Photo Credit: Alexander Zverev’s Instagram story (Screenshot)
“From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence and denied the baseless allegations made against me,” he mentioned in an announcement on Instagram on Tuesday.
“This decision marks a third, neutral, third-party arbiter who has reviewed all relevant information and made a clear and informed decision on this matter in my favour.
“In addition to the ATP’s independent investigation, I have also initiated court proceedings in Germany and Russia, both of which I have won… My priority now is recovering from injury and concentrating on what I love most in this world – tennis.”
After the 15-month investigation, which concerned going by means of materials on Zverev’s digital gadgets, the ATP mentioned they had been unable to substantiate allegations of abuse or decide that any participant offences passed off.
“This determination may however be re-evaluated should new evidence come to light, or should any legal proceedings reveal violations of ATP rules,” it added.
“Zverev has consistently denied all allegations and supported ATP’s investigation.”
Zverev is at the moment ranked world quantity 14.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com