The ATP won’t take any motion in opposition to former global quantity two Alexander Zverev following allegations of home abuse in opposition to the German, the boys’s Tennis the governing frame stated on Tuesday.
In October 2021, the ATP had introduced an investigation into allegations leveled by means of his ex-girlfriend. Olga Sharypovawho stated in {a magazine} interview that Zverev was once emotionally and bodily abusive to her all the way through their courting.
Zverev has persistently denied the entire allegations.
The ATP stated the investigation’s number one focal point was once associated with alleged abuses happening on the Masters tournament in Shanghai in 2019 however its scope additionally incorporated alleged misconduct in Monaco, New York and Geneva in response to stories.
“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 stated in a commentary.
“The investigation was carried out by The Lake Forest Group (LFG), a third-party investigator.
“LFG performed intensive interviews with each Sharypova and Zverev, and 24 different folks together with friends and family, tennis avid gamers, and different events concerned with the ATP Tour.”
After the 15-month investigation, which involved going through material on Zverev’s electronic devices, the ATP said they were unable to substantiate allegations of abuse or determine that any player offenses took place.
“This choice might then again be re-evaluated must new proof come to gentle, or must any prison complaints divulge violations of ATP laws,” it added.
“Zverev has persistently denied all allegations and supported ATP’s investigation.”
In October 2021, the ATP had introduced an investigation into allegations leveled by means of his ex-girlfriend. Olga Sharypovawho stated in {a magazine} interview that Zverev was once emotionally and bodily abusive to her all the way through their courting.
Zverev has persistently denied the entire allegations.
The ATP stated the investigation’s number one focal point was once associated with alleged abuses happening on the Masters tournament in Shanghai in 2019 however its scope additionally incorporated alleged misconduct in Monaco, New York and Geneva in response to stories.
“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 stated in a commentary.
“The investigation was carried out by The Lake Forest Group (LFG), a third-party investigator.
“LFG performed intensive interviews with each Sharypova and Zverev, and 24 different folks together with friends and family, tennis avid gamers, and different events concerned with the ATP Tour.”
After the 15-month investigation, which involved going through material on Zverev’s electronic devices, the ATP said they were unable to substantiate allegations of abuse or determine that any player offenses took place.
“This choice might then again be re-evaluated must new proof come to gentle, or must any prison complaints divulge violations of ATP laws,” it added.
“Zverev has persistently denied all allegations and supported ATP’s investigation.”