The ATP has announced it will not discipline tennis star Alexander Zverev despite allegations of domestic abuse against ex-girlfriend Olya Sharypova.
After completing an 'exhaustive 15-month process', third-party investigator Lake Forest Group (LFG) informed the ATP it was 'unable to substantiate' Sharypova's claims, which first emerged in October 2020. It was also unable to conclude Zverev had broken any of the ATP’s rules regarding On-Site Offenses or Player Major Offenses.
It's understood Zverev and Sharypova, both 25, were each interviewed extensively along with 24 other people, including 'family and friends, tennis players, and other parties involved with the ATP Tour'. The investigation also surveyed materials including photos, audio files and text messages, some of which were taken from Zverev's electronic devices and examined by a third-party forensic expert.
