Zverev believes he still has confidence of players despite impending trial
With fresh news of an impending trial for Alexander Zverev, the German has been questioned over his role on the ATP Player Advisory Council
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News emerged on Tuesday that Alexander Zverev, the men’s No 6 seed at the Australian Open, would face trial in May over allegations of physical assault by his ex-girlfriend. Quickly, focus has shifted from the tennis court, to elsewhere in Melbourne Park.
In his post-match press conference following Zverev’s first-round win over fellow German Dominic Koepfer, the 26-year-old was not asked a single question about his match. Instead, he was peppered with questions about his role on the ATP Player Advisory Council.
When asked whether he thought it was appropriate for him to remain on the ATP Player Advisory Council considering the impending trial, Zverev was curt in his response.
“Why would it not be?” the German retorted.
Zverev questioned over role on ATP Player Advisory Council
The journalist questioning Zverev explained that with the court case, there was a question mark over the player’s judgement.
“There isn’t,” Zverev responded bluntly, before addressing whether or not he has the confidence of fellow players.
“Nobody has said anything to me”
Alexander Zverev
“I think so. Nobody has said anything to me,” he explained. “I don’t have a reason not to believe that.”
The German revealed his true disposition towards the matter in a closing statement, declaring:
“Journalists are saying [I shouldn’t be playing or in a leadership position], some, who are actually interested more in this story to write about and more about the clicks than the actual truth.”
While Zverev has been blunt in his remarks on this topic, other players across the ATP and WTA have been taking a firm ‘no comment’ stance when faced with questions of their own in press conferences at the Australian Open this week.
