Alexander Zverev to face no disciplinary action as investigation into domestic abuse allegations completed

The ATP has introduced that Alexander Zverev won’t face disciplinary motion following an investigation into allegations of home abuse.

The investigation was commissioned by the governing physique in October 2021 and it appeared into allegations of home abuse made by Zverev’s former girlfriend Olya Sharypova. It was carried out by The Lake Forest Group – a third-party investigator.

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Sharypova had accused the 25-year-old of violence and emotional abuse throughout their relationship, which he has persistently denied.

Zverev took authorized motion towards Sharypova and an internet writer in 2021 after she made additional allegations of abuse.

A abstract revealed on the ATP web site learn: “Based mostly on an absence of dependable proof and eyewitness reviews, along with conflicting statements by Sharypova, Zverev and different interviewees, the investigation was unable to substantiate the allegations of abuse, or decide that violations of ATP’s On-Web site Offenses or Participant Main Offenses guidelines occurred.

“Because of this, no disciplinary motion towards Zverev might be taken by ATP. This willpower might nonetheless be re-evaluated ought to new proof come to mild, or ought to any authorized proceedings reveal violations of ATP guidelines. Zverev has persistently denied all allegations and supported ATP’s investigation.”

ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli added: “The seriousness and complexity of those allegations required a particularly thorough investigative course of and appreciable sources. It additionally required us to show to specialist investigators, which was new floor for ATP.

“We finally imagine the exhaustive course of was crucial to succeed in an knowledgeable judgement. It has additionally proven the necessity for us to be extra responsive on safeguarding issues. It’s the purpose we’ve taken steps in that course, with a variety of vital work nonetheless forward.”

In 2021, the ATP commissioned a separate impartial safeguarding report.