Alexander Zverev refused to be drawn after a spectator shouted the names of two women, one of whom had settled assault accusations against him, during the Australian Open trophy presentation on Sunday.
The German world number two was well beaten in three sets by defending champion Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final in Melbourne.
A woman began shouting out as the 27-year-old Zverev stepped up to give his speech afterwards at Rod Laver Arena. There were a few boos and whistles.
Someone is screaming at Alexander Zverev as he’s trying to give his runner up speech after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 26, 2025
Wow.
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A German court in June dropped a case against the player over allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend, after a settlement was agreed hours before he was due to play in the semi-final of the French Open.
Zverev, who has denied wrongdoing, was asked in a post-match news conference to comment about what he heard.
He said: "I believe there are no more accusations. There haven't been for, what, nine months now?
He added: "I think I've done everything I can, and I'm not about to open that subject again."
AFP