In a significant turn of events, the domestic violence case against tennis star Alexander Zverev has been settled out of court. The Berlin Tiergarten District Court has discontinued the proceedings, with Zverev agreeing to pay a fine of €200,000. This resolution comes just hours before Zverev’s crucial semifinal match against Casper Ruud at the French Open.The case, which stemmed from allegations of physical abuse made by Zverev’s ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea, had been ongoing for several years. Zverev consistently maintained his innocence throughout the legal process, and the settlement includes no admission of guilt. The agreement was reached amicably, with consideration for the shared child of Zverev and Patea.With the legal proceedings behind him, Zverev can now fully concentrate on his performance at Roland Garros, where he has already demonstrated his prowess by defeating Rafael Nadal in the first round. The settlement of the case removes a significant distraction for Zverev, allowing him to focus on the challenge posed by Ruud and the opportunity to advance to the final of one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments.
Key points
- Alexander Zverev’s domestic violence case has been settled with no admission of guilt, and he will pay a fine of €200,000.
- The settlement allows Zverev to concentrate on the French Open, where he is set to play in the semifinals against Casper Ruud.
- The legal resolution comes amid Zverev’s strong performance at Roland Garros, having already secured a victory against Rafael Nadal.
